NirSoft ShellExView NirSoft

NirSoft ShellExView is a system utility designed to manage and analyze shell extensions installed on your Windows computer. It provides detailed information about each shell extension and allows users to easily disable or enable them to resolve context-menu issues or optimize system performance.

Key Features:

• Displays comprehensive details of all shell extensions, including type, company, file path, and digital signatures.
• Enables quick disabling or enabling of individual shell extensions to troubleshoot performance problems.
• Detects missing files or unsigned extensions for enhanced system security and stability.
• Supports .NET-based extensions and provides advanced filtering options, such as hiding Microsoft extensions or showing 32-bit entries on 64-bit systems.
• Includes a remote management feature via command-line options to view and modify shell extensions on networked computers.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for system administrators, developers, and advanced users who need to troubleshoot performance issues, optimize shell functionality, or maintain a clean system environment. By managing shell extensions effectively, users can resolve context-menu slowdowns, improve Explorer stability, and enhance overall system efficiency.

ShellExView supports all Windows versions from Windows 98 to Windows 10 and can be installed via winget for seamless integration into your workflow.