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Remove 'Restore previous versions' from the context menu

Blocks the previous versions entry in the right-click menu.

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Applying it needs Nexus Standard or Pro. Every plan can read it here and undo it in Restore Center. Compare plans

What it changes

Remove 'Restore previous versions' (blocked shell extension)

Before anything is written, the review screen shows this setting's current value on your PC next to the new one.

Why it helps

A shorter, faster right-click menu.

Trade-offs

The feature is still available from its app or Settings.

Evidence

Strong evidenceExpected impact:Small

Strong evidence means: documented by microsoft or consistently measurable. Expected impact is small (1 of 3): how much it can matter when this is actually the bottleneck on your PC, not a promised gain.

Is it in a pack?

No. It isn't hand-picked as recommended, so you apply it on its own, after reading the trade-offs.

How to undo

Switch the tweak off in Nexus, or open Restore Center and restore this change (or choose Undo last change). Nexus writes back the original value it recorded before applying, not a generic default, then reads it back to confirm.

Like applying it, undoing it takes full effect after you sign out and back in.

Apply it safely with Nexus

Preview the exact change, apply it with its original value recorded, and undo it in one click if you change your mind.

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