<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Windows Security in Windows 11 can be manually scanned using shortcuts for convenience.</li><li>Creating a Quick Scan Desktop Shortcut:</li><li>1. Right-click on desktop > New > Shortcut.</li><li>2. Enter path "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 1.</li><li>3. Name shortcut, e.g., Security Scan, and customize its icon.</li><li>Creating Windows Security Scan Options Shortcut:</li><li>1. Right-click on desktop > New > Shortcut.</li><li>2. Enter path "%windir%\explorer.exe windowsdefender://threat."</li><li>3. Double click to open and select scan options.</li><li>Adding Windows Security to Context Menu:</li><li>1. Download and run Winaero Tweaker, install and open it.</li><li>2. Navigate to Context menu > Check 'Add Windows Security submenu in Desktop context menu.'</li><li>3. Access Windows Security by right-clicking on desktop > Show more options > Windows Security.</li></ul>

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