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    How to Add or Remove Windows Security context menu in Windows 10

    How to Add or Remove Windows Security context menu in Windows 10

    Published by Category: Security System
    01 Nov 2022
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    How to Add or Remove Windows Security context menu in Windows 10


    Windows 10 includes Windows Security, which provides the latest antivirus protection. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 10. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats.

    Windows Security is your home to manage the tools that protect your device and your data:

    • Virus & threat protection - Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the latest threats. (Some of these options are unavailable if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.)
    • Account protection - Access sign-in options and account settings, including Windows Hello and dynamic lock.
    • Firewall & network protection - Manage firewall settings and monitor what’s happening with your networks and internet connections.
    • App & browser control - Update settings for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to help protect your device against potentially dangerous apps, files, sites, and downloads. You'll have exploit protection and you can customize protection settings for your devices.
    • Device security - Review built-in security options to help protect your device from attacks by malicious software.
    • Device performance & health - View status info about your device’s performance health, and keep your device clean and up to date with the latest version of Windows 10.
    • Family options - Keep track of your kids’ online activity and the devices in your household.
    • Protection history - The Protection History page in the Windows Security app is where you can go to view actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has taken on your behalf, Potentially Unwanted Apps that have been removed, or key services that are turned off.
    • Security providers - Manage the apps and services that protect your device.
    • Notifications - Windows Security will send notifications and critical information about the health and security of your device. You can specify which informational notifications you want.

    This will show you how to add or remove a Windows Security desktop context menu with underline access key shortcuts to make directly opening protection areas in Windows Security easier in Windows 10.


    You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove this Windows Security context menu.


    EXAMPLE: Windows Security desktop context menu
    How to Add or Remove Windows Security context menu in Windows 10-windows_security_context_menu.jpg



    Here's How:

    1 Do step 2 (add right click), step 3 (add shift + right click), or step 4 (remove) below for what you want.


    2 To Add Right Click "Windows Security" to Desktop Context Menu

    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.

    Add_Windows_Security_to_desktop_context_menu.reg

    Download


    3 To Add Shift + Right Click "Windows Security" to Desktop Context Menu

    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.

    Add_Shift+Windows_Security_to_desktop_context_menu.reg

    Download


    4 To Remove "Windows Security" from Desktop Context Menu

    This is the default setting.

    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.

    Remove_Windows_Security_from_desktop_context_menu.reg

    Download


    5 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

    6 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

    8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


    That's it,
    Shawn Brink






  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 10 Enterprise x64
       #1

    Thank you.
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  2. Posts : 68,652
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #2

    Xyberbat said:
    Thank you.
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  3. Posts : 18,044
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #3

    VERY nice @Brink ,

    I changed mine slightly [ My OCD ] to have it alphabetically, added the Icons, and added a separator line . . .
    How to Add or Remove Windows Security context menu in Windows 10-context_security.png

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  4. Posts : 68,652
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #4

    Paul Black said:
    VERY nice @Brink ,

    I changed mine slightly [ My OCD ] to have it alphabetically, added the Icons, and added a separator line . . .
    Looks good.

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  5. Posts : 18,044
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #5

    Brink said:
    Looks good.


    Thank you. Here is mine [ Tested ] . . .

    Code:
    
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
    
    ; Created by: Shawn Brink
    ; Created on: May 29, 2021
    ; Tutorial  : https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/180207-how-add-remove-windows-security-context-menu-windows-10-a.html
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Windows Security"
    "Position"="Top"
    "SubCommands"=""
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\001flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Home"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\001flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender:"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\002flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Account Protection"
    "CommandFlags"=dword:00000020
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\002flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://account"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\003flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="App and Browser Control"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\003flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://appbrowser"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\004flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Device Performance and Health"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\004flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://perfhealth"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\005flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Device Security"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\005flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://devicesecurity"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\006flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Family Options"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\006flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://family"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\007flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Firewall and Network Protection"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\007flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://network"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\008flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Notifications"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\008flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://settings"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\009flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Protection History"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\009flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://history"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\010flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Security Providers"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\010flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://providers"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\011flyout]
    "Icon"="%ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender\\EppManifest.dll,-101"
    "MUIVerb"="Virus and Threat Protection"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsSecurity\shell\011flyout\command]
    @="explorer windowsdefender://threat"

    I also changed mine to the Top.
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  6. Posts : 68,652
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Tutorial updated to add underline access key shortcuts to the Windows Security context menu.
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  7. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
       #7

    For the first time ever, I don't see a REG download on my desktop. (I saw one from days ago, targetver.reg, which I deleted now)

    I used Everything, which searches all connected drives. Nothing.

    For info: None of the other REG files will download.

    Note that I'm slowly rebuilding my Dell XPS 17 after a Windows reset.

    Maybe if you simply inserted the code in this thread, we could leave the troublshooting till later.

    I'm looking for:

    Add_Windows_Security_to_desktop_context_menu.reg

    Thanks

    Added: There was no UAC dialog. But I don't think there ever is.

    I used Everything to scan all my connected drives. Nothing.

    I tried the same operation in my other Admin account.

    The file downloaded, but not to desktop. I was presented with the Save As dialog.

    When I activated the REG, there's still no addition to the right-click menu.

    The scan with Everything sees the file, but it's not doing anything.

    When I return to the primary Admin account, Everything sees the REG, but only in the second Admin account
    Last edited by OldGrantonian; 17 Jun 2022 at 08:06.
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  8. Posts : 68,652
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Hello @OldGrantonian,

    It could be an issue with your browser or an installed extension on the browser.

    As a test, right click on the download button in the tutorial, and click on Open in new link or window to see if you get the Save as prompt.
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  9. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
       #9

    .
    Brink said:
    As a test, right click on the download button in the tutorial, and click on Open in new link or window to see if you get the Save as prompt.
    .
    The hack was successful.

    Thanks
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