~~Title: Shell Extensions~~
== Directory Opus 13 - Detailed release notes ==
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  * (Configured via Preferences / Miscellaneous / Shell Extensions.)
  * Categorised, searchable list of all shell extensions installed on your machine.
  * Shell extensions can be blocked via UI. Replaces old Advanced settings (ignore_context_menus/allow_context_menus).
  * All extension types can now be blocked, not just context menus.
  * Lets you see any installed extensions which are blocked by default, allowing you to unblock them.
  * Lets you see any extensions which were automatically blocked due to a previous crash.
  * Similar to NirSoft's ShellExView tool, but built-in and only affects Opus. ShellExView, AutoRuns, or similar should still be used for system-wide blocks.
  * Menu (top-right "hamburger" icon) has several options for tech support: 		
    * Block a specific shell extension by ID, without having to find it in the list.
    * Save a file listing all shell extensions on the machine.
    * Import or export a list of blocked shell extensions. (Doesn't include ones blocked by default.)
  * Option to run context menu extensions in a separate process (when possible). Helps isolate Opus from bugs in unstable third-party code.
  * Option to hide Windows and third-party menu items has moved here.

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