Also, in the latest update, Microsoft has added exploit protection to Windows 11.

Below, we have shared the best ways to set up Windows security scan shortcuts in Windows 11.

Lets check them out.

New > Shortcut

Create a Quick Scan Desktop Shortcut

1.

Right-hit a blank space on your desktop and selectNew > Shortcut.

“%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe” -Scan -ScanType 1

3.

enter the following path

In the shortcut name window, enter a shortcut name, such asSecurity ScanorAntivirus Scan, and clicktheFinishbutton.

You will find the new shortcut on your Windows 11 desktop.

Double-choose it to spin up the scan.

Security Scan

If you want to customize the shortcut, right-punch it and selectProperties.

On the shortcut properties, punch theChange iconbutton.

In this way, you will be able to choose the scan punch in directly.

Properties

Heres what you gotta do.

First, right-hit a space on your desktop and selectNew > Shortcut.

On the bang out the location of the item field,enter the following pathand select theNextbutton.

Properties

%windir%\explorer.exe windowsdefender://threat

3.

Double tap on the shortcut file you have to create andselect the scan options.

To add Windows Security scan options to the context menu, follow some simple steps below.

paste the path

Visit this link and download theWinaero Tweaker ZIP file.

After downloading the ZIP file, extract it andrun the WinaeroTweaker executable file.

Now, follow theon-screen instructionsand complete the installation part.

enter the following path

Once installed, run Winawer Tweaker and double press theContext menuin the left sidebar.

Now select Windows Security on the left.

On the right side, check theAdd Windows Security submenu to Desktop context menuoption.

name the shortcut file

This will add the Windows Security submenu to your context menu on Windows 11.

Right-hit your desktop and selectShow more options > Windows Security.

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select the scan options

run the WinaeroTweaker executable file

Context menu

‘Add Windows Security submenu to Desktop context menu’

Show more options > Windows Security

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