How to Disable Shell Extensions with ShellExView

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download ShellExView.

   Go to http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html and download ShellExView.
   
   Look for the download links towards the bottom of the page.
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   Step 2: Install the program.

   Double-click on the setup file and let the program install.
   
   The setup file is named shexview_setup.exe. , Locate the program shortcut from the Start menu or from your desktop.
   
   Double-click on it to launch the program. , Upon running the program, a list of extensions will be listed in a simple tabular format. , For easier management and manipulation of the extensions, better to sort them by type.
   
   You don’t want to mistakenly edit or delete something from an incorrect item type.
   
   Click the Type column to sort the extensions properly. , Most reasons for wanting to manipulate shell extensions involve problems with Windows Explorer, especially with right-click actions.
   
   The context menu extensions will be a good place to start in troubleshooting this. , Before you go making any changes, pay close attention to the items highlighted in red.
   
   These are the non-Microsoft extensions, brought by the software you installed. , Before making any changes, make sure you exercise caution.
   
   Any wrong manipulation can cause Windows to be unstable.
   
   You may want to do a system restore point before proceeding. , Only select items highlighted in red, which are the non-Microsoft extensions.
   
   Do not touch the Microsoft extensions as it may do your computer harm. , While the selected extension is highlighted, click the red circle button on the action toolbar.
   
   This will disable the selected extension.
   
   Click the “Yes” button on the confirmation dialog box when you’re done. , You will notice which extensions are disabled by looking at the Disabled column.
   
   All those marked with Yes are disabled. , Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to disable more extensions., All the changes you’re making will only take effect after your reboot your computer.
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   Step 3: Run the program.

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   Step 4: View contents.

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   Step 5: Sort by type.

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   Step 6: Focus on Context Menu.

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   Step 7: Notice items highlighted in red.

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   Step 8: Exercise caution.

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   Step 9: Select a shell extension.

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    Step 10: Disable an extension.

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    Step 11: View the disabled extension.

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    Step 12: Disable more extensions.

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    Step 13: Reboot the computer.

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