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

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new String value, or modify the existing value called 'Windows Update Menu Text' using the settings 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.

		(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
		Windows Update Menu Text	REG_SZ	Update IE

	HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer

Related Tweaks

• Restrict Access to the Windows Update Feature (All Windows)

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.