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Remove Scan With Microsoft Defender: How to Do It
Quickly make the changes through the Registry
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Updated onJanuary 26, 2024
updated onJanuary 26, 2024
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Every update for Windows 10 brings a lot of good but also some bad changes and additions. And one of the additions is the return of the ability to perform a quick Windows Defender scan of any file from the context menu when you right-click on it.
There’s not much to explain about this addition. You right-click on one or more selected folders and quickly run a Windows Defender scan. This is a nice addition by Microsoft because mosteffective antivirus programshave a similar scan option.
On the other hand, if you’re not a fan of Windows Defender, you may find this new part of the context menu annoying or unnecessary. So, let’s find out how to remove Scan with Microsoft Defender from the context menu.
How do I remove Scan with Microsoft Defender from context menu?
Use the Registry Editor
After deleting this registry key, the Windows Defender scan option will disappear from the context menu. But it won’t hurt if you create a backup of the registry, just in case you want to bring it back or something goes wrong. Also, you can evenrestore the Registry without a backup.
Before you leave, check thebest Windows performance settingsand enable them today! You can also check our guide on how toaccess Windows Defender Scans folder.
How do you feel about the change to Windows 10? Do you think Microsoft did a good job with it or not? Tell us your opinion in the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
