Windows Defender Shortcuts.


  1. Paul Black
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    Windows Defender Shortcuts.


    Good afternoon,

    I decided to post a new thread for this rather than in one of the Tutorials first.

    I have pretty much all the programs etc that I use in a Toolbar. I decided to setup a folder for Windows Defender. I wanted to first open the Scan Options Page using a Shortcut, but I was unable to find the FULL Path to it . . .

    Windows Defender Shortcuts.-ws1.png

    Windows Security => Virus & Threats Protection => Scan Options . . .

    Windows Defender Shortcuts.-ws2.png

    I was basically after the link from the Context Menu which takes you directly to the Scan Options Page above . . .

    Windows Defender Shortcuts.-ws3.png

    This is the ONLY Shortcut I have NOT been able to find. I have ALL the others I want already . . .

    • [01] Defender - Link to Scan Options:
    • [02] Defender - Is Defender [ Process ] Running:
    • [03] Defender - Parameters [ Properties ]:
    • [04] Defender - Quick Scan:
    • [05] Defender - Full Scan:
    • [06] Defender - Custom Scan [ Folder ]:
    • [07] Defender - Boot Sector Scan:
    • [08] Defender - Offline Scan:
    • [09] Defender - Clear the Downloaded Definitions Updates Cache:
    • [10] Defender - Update the Signatures:
    • [11] Defender - Update the Signatures and Run a Quick Scan:
    • [12] Defender - List ALL the Quarantined Files:

    Thanks in advance.
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    I hope this is what you looking for.

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    :: Add or Remove Microsoft Defender Antivirus context menu in Windows 10 


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Echo        2 - Remove Microsoft Defender Antivirus from Desktop Context Menu
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Set /p input=:^> 

If Not %input%==1 (Goto :_Ex) Else (Goto :_Add) 

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If Not %input%==2  (Goto :_CHOICE) Else (Goto :_Remove)



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Reg.exe delete "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "%%ProgramFiles%%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll,-101" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Microsoft Defender Antivirus" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender" /v "Position" /t REG_SZ /d "Bottom" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender" /v "SubCommands" /t REG_SZ /d "" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\001flyout" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "%%ProgramFiles%%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll,-101" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\001flyout" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Windows Security" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\001flyout\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "explorer windowsdefender:" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\002flyout" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "%%ProgramFiles%%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll,-101" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\002flyout" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Windows Security in Settings" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\002flyout\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "explorer ms-settings:windowsdefender" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\003flyout" /v "CommandFlags" /t REG_DWORD /d "32" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\003flyout" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "%%ProgramFiles%%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll,-101" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\003flyout" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Update" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\003flyout\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "\"C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe\" -SignatureUpdate" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\004flyout" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "%%ProgramFiles%%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll,-101" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\004flyout" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Quick Scan" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\004flyout\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "\"C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe\" -Scan -ScanType 1" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\005flyout" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "%%ProgramFiles%%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll,-101" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\005flyout" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Full Scan" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\005flyout\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "\"C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe\" -Scan -ScanType 2" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\006flyout" /v "CommandFlags" /t REG_DWORD /d "32" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\006flyout" /v "HasLUAShield" /t REG_SZ /d "" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\006flyout" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "%%ProgramFiles%%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll,-101" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\006flyout" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Offline Scan" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender\shell\006flyout\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "PowerShell.exe Start-Process PowerShell -Verb RunAs Start-MpWDOScan" /f


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Ping -n 4 localhost >Nul
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Reg.exe delete "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\WindowsDefender" /f

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  4. Paul Black
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    Thanks @FreeBooter,

    Unfortunately it does NOT contain the Direct Scan Options Link which is the ONLY one I am after.

    Thanks anyway.
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  6. das10
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    In case you don't find a direct command, here is a Powershell script ( which you shold be able to convert to a batch command ) which basically runs through the GUI's to get at the spot. Not as elegant as a proper command but nevertheless a fun way to get there:

    Code:
    start-process ms-settings:
Start-Sleep -MilliSeconds 100
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms
Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 200
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("Windows Security Settings")
Start-Sleep -MilliSeconds 500
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("{ENTER}")
Start-Sleep -MilliSeconds 500
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("{ENTER}")
Start-Sleep -MilliSeconds 500
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("{ENTER}")
Start-Sleep -MilliSeconds 500
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("{ENTER}")
Start-Sleep -MilliSeconds 500
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("{TAB}")
Start-Sleep -MilliSeconds 500
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("{ENTER}")
    Paul: just found it is slightly easier to get the defender GUI using the below command, and then sending keys.

    explorer.exe windowsdefender:
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  7. Paul Black
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    Hello @das10,

    das10 said:
    In case you don't find a direct command, here is a Powershell script ( which you should be able to convert to a batch command ) which basically runs through the GUI's to get at the spot. Not as elegant as a proper command but nevertheless a fun way to get there:

    Paul: just found it is slightly easier to get the defender GUI using the below command, and then sending keys.

    explorer.exe windowsdefender:

    Thank you for taking the time to put that together for me.

    Unfortunately, neither method gets to me to the Direct Scan Options Link I am after. I must admit, that I spent a long time investigating this and MANY options and methods were tried. Solving this is NOT critical because I have already setup the options listed in Post #1, which do already INCLUDE ALL the options [ Plus More ] on the Direct Scan Options Link.

    Thanks again.

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  8. Paul Black
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    Good afternoon,

    I am still looking for a solution to get to this via a SINGLE link . . .

    > Windows Security => Virus & Threats Protection => Scan Options

    This is the ONLY one that I am unable to find [ 01 - Defender - Scan Options ] . . .

    Windows Defender Shortcuts.-defender-toolbar.png

    The above are in a Folder that I have on the Root Directory which links to my Toolbar on the Taskbar. I have a custom Icon for them that I have NOT added yet.

    This is the Page that I want the Direct Link to . . .

    Windows Defender Shortcuts.-ws2.png

    Perhaps @Brink might have an idea?

    Thanks in advance.
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  9. Paul Black
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    UPDATE:

    I have spent MANY hours looking for a solution to this over the weeks, and I have NOT come up with an answer, let alone a viable alternative. With that in mind, I decided to change it to open at the Windows Security Main Page. I will NOT be using that much as I have ALL the other options setup and available anyway.

    For anybody interested > C:\Windows\explorer.exe ms-settings:windowsdefender

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  10. Brink
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    Hello Paul,

    I found the shortcut below that will directly open to the Virus & threat protection page in Windows Security if it may help. You can click/tap on the Scan options link on the page from there.

    explorer windowsdefender://threat

    How to Create a Windows Security Shortcut in Windows 10

    How to Add or Remove Windows Security context menu in Windows 10
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  12. Paul Black
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    Hello @Brink ,

    Brink said:
    Hello Paul,

    I found the shortcut below that will directly open to the Virus & threat protection page in Windows Security if it may help. You can click/tap on the Scan options link on the page from there.

    explorer windowsdefender://threat

    How to Create a Windows Security Shortcut in Windows 10

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

    Thank you, I appreciate the time that you took to investigate this for me.
    I have added that as an extra option in my Toolbar.

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  13. Brink
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