How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10  

    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10

    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10

    Published by Category: Customization
    06 Jul 2020
    Designer Media Ltd

    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10


    Windows 10 provides the latest antivirus protection with Windows Security. When you start up Windows 10 for the first time, Windows Security is on and actively protecting your device by scanning for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats.

    This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Windows Security shortcut that opens directly to the Windows Security page in the Settings app in Windows 10.


     CONTENTS:

    • Option One: To Download a Windows Security in Settings Shortcut
    • Option Two: To Manually Create a Windows Security in Settings Shortcut


    EXAMPLE: Windows Security in Settings
    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10-windows_security_in_settings.jpg






    OPTION ONE

    To Download a Windows Security in Settings Shortcut


    1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .zip file below.

    Windows_Security_in_settings_shortcut.zip

    Download

    2. Save the .zip file to your desktop.

    3. Unblock the .zip file..

    4. Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the shortcut to your desktop.

    5. If you like, you can Pin to Taskbar, Pin to Start, add to All apps, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy use.

    6. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .zip file if you like.






    OPTION TWO

    To Manually Create a Windows Security in Settings Shortcut


    1. Right click or press and hold on an empty area on your desktop, and click/tap on New and Shortcut.

    2. Copy and paste the location below into the location area, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

    explorer ms-settings:windowsdefender

    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10-shortcut-1.png

    3. Type Windows Security in Settings for the name, and click/tap on the Finish button. (see screenshot below)
    NOTE: You could name this shortcut anything you would like though.

    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10-shortcut-2.png

    4. Right click or press and hold on the new Windows Security in Settings shortcut, and click/tap on Properties.

    5. Click/tap on the Shortcut tab, then click/tap on the Change Icon button. (see screenshot below)

    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10-shortcut-3.png

    6. In the line under "Look for icons in this file", copy and paste the location below, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)

    %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\EppManifest.dll

    How to Create a Windows Security in Settings shortcut in Windows 10-shortcut-4.png

    7. Select the icon highlighted in blue above, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot above)
    NOTE: You could use any icon that you would like instead though.

    8. Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below step 5)

    9. If you like, you can Pin to Taskbar, Pin to Start, add to All apps, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy use.


    That's it,
    Shawn






  1. Posts : 317
    Microsoft Windows 10 x64
       #1

    hello,

    it does not give access to all settings if you are running as a "normal user" even if you launch it "Run as Administrator" because Explorer is already running in normal mode..

    Is there another way to get access to all settings like
    Code:
    %SystemRoot%\System32\runas.exe /user:YOUR-PC-NAME\Administrator /savecred "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe"
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  2. Posts : 68,543
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hello D4ni3l, :)

    What build of Windows 10 are you currently running?

    Find Windows 10 Build Number - Windows 10 General Tips Tutorials

    If build 15046 or later, then Windows Defender settings will now be in Windows Defender Security Center instead.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 317
    Microsoft Windows 10 x64
       #3



    Build 14393
    What I get when I use your shortcut (I run as a normal user for safety even I have admin right)
    If I login as Administrator, it work as expected (I have access to all settings)
    I prefer to use "run as administrator" exceptionally
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 68,543
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I'm afraid that you must actually be signed into an administrator account to be able to change Windows Defender settings. Using "Run as administrator" will not work.
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 317
    Microsoft Windows 10 x64
       #5

    thanks for the reply
      My Computer


 

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