Navigating through the layers of settings in Windows can sometimes feel like a maze, especially when all you want to do is perform a simple task like checking for updates. Generally, when you need to check for updates, the process involves opening the Settings application and then making your way to the Windows Update tab. But what if you could simplify this? Imagine being able to right-click on your desktop and have an option for “Check for Updates” appear directly in the context menu. Not only does this provide a more direct pathway, but it also enhances user efficiency. Through a handy registry tweak, this can become a reality.
With Windows 11, Microsoft has equipped the system with the capability to scout for and install updates automatically. Every month, the tech giant releases patch updates to rectify various bugs and flaws within the operating system. While these updates are typically installed without user intervention, there are instances where some might be overlooked, necessitating a manual check. So, rather than diving deep into the Settings app each time, why not streamline the process?
In this comprehensive RiseWindows guide, we will unveil the steps to seamlessly integrate the “Check for Updates” option into your Windows 11/10 context menu, ensuring that system updates are always just a click away.
How to Add a Check for Updates to the Context Menu on Windows 11/10?
Before you begin, add a “Check for Updates” option to the Windows 11/10 right-click menu; you must edit Windows Registry. We recommend creating a full backup of the Registry. So, if something goes wrong, you can restore them to their original location.
Step 1. Firstly, press the Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialog box.
Step 2. Now, type regedit in the Run box and press the Enter key from the keyboard to open the Registry Editor.
Step 3. Then, navigate to the following key:-
Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell
Step 4. After that, right-click the Shell key and select the “New > Key” option.
Step 5. Next, name the new sub-key Check for Updates.
Step 6. Now, right-click on Check for Updates key and select the “New > Key” option. Name the new key as Command.
Step 7. Then, select the Check for Updates key, and then right-click on a blank space on the right side of the Registry Editor and select “New > String Value.”
Step 8. After that, name the new string SettingsURI.
Step 9. Next, double-click SettingsURI to open an Edit String window. Type ms-settings:windowsupdate-action in the “Value data” box, and click OK.
Step 10. Now, select the Command key on the left sidebar of the Registry Editor window and then right-click on it. Select the “New > String Value” option. Name it as DelegateExecute.
Step 11. Double-click the DelegateExecute string to bring up its Value data box. Type the following in the Value data text box, and press the OK button:-
{556FF0D6-A1EE-49E5-9FA4-90AE116AD744}
You can close the Registry Editor’s window now. Once your system starts, right-click anywhere on the desktop screen to see the Check for Updates option.
That’s it.
Conclusion
Enhancing your Windows user experience can be as simple as adding a “Check for Updates” option directly to the right-click context menu. No longer do you have to navigate through numerous settings tabs when you can have instant access right from your desktop. By following the steps detailed in the RiseWindows guide above, you can seamlessly integrate this feature into your Windows 11/10 system, making sure that system updates are always just a click away.
