I have a sql express database with advanced services installed and in Management studio i have no folder name storage nor any right click menus to create a FullText catalog through the application. I have to do it via sql query. I can right click a table column though and add FullText indexes, but per BOL i should have a storage folder for each database.

Anyone have a clue as to why i wouldnt have this storage folder or why i wouldnt have the right click menus ( on the database or table) for full text options?

Did you download the SQL Server Express w/ Advanced Services

please check the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/features/compare-features.mspx

Yes i did, like i said i can create a full text catalog via a query, its just the options in management studio are not there. i can create a fulltext index in management studio however.