What is ShellExView?
ShellExView is a free utility by Nir Sofer that displays detailed information about shell extensions installed on your Windows computer. Shell extensions add additional functionality to the Windows Explorer shell, such as new menu items, toolbar buttons, or context menu handlers.
With ShellExView, you can view the filename, description, type (context menu handler, property sheet handler, etc.), company name, product name, file version, and more for each shell extension. It allows you to easily identify troublesome or malicious extensions. The software also includes an option to disable or delete shell extensions.
Some of the key features of ShellExView include:
- Displaying shell extensions of various types like context menu handlers, icon handlers, property sheet handlers, and more
- Viewing additional details like file properties, company name, product name, and file version for each extension
- Disabling or deleting unwanted or malicious shell extensions
- Backing up and restoring the list of enabled/disabled shell extensions
- Portable standalone executable, no installation needed
ShellExView is useful for troubleshooting issues caused by buggy or malicious shell extensions. It's a must-have utility for any power user looking to fine-tune their Windows experience.