Registry Home > Software > Internet Explorer > Appearance

Change Windows Update Text in Internet Explorer (All Windows)

This tweak allows you to rename or remove the "Windows Update" menu item by entering a custom text value.

This tweak can be easily applied using WinGuides Tweak Manager.
Download a free trial now!

Open your registry and find or create the key below.

Create a new String value, or modify the existing value, called "Windows Update Menu Text" and set it according to the value data below.

Exit your registry; you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Note: Leaving the value blank will remove it from the menu.

Registry Editor Example
|NameTypeData|
|(Default)REG_SZ(value not set)|
|Windows Update Menu TextREG_SZUpdate IE|
-
|HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explo...|
-
Registry Settings
User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer]
Value Name: Windows Update Menu Text
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)

Related Tweaks

>> Recommended Download - check, repair and optimize your registry now with Registry Mechanic <<

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last modified: December 20, 2002