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search parameters in Windows 10

Anonymous
2018-03-31T13:48:32+00:00

hi there, 

I would like to know if it is possible to modify the parameters of the search bar incrusted in the task bar of Windows 10 in order to make a search only on the PC instead of the worldwide web.

Is it possible ?

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  1. DaveM121 868K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-04-01T13:02:40+00:00

    Cortana does like to keep control . .. glad that worked for you . . . eventually :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-04-01T12:59:39+00:00

    After Several restarts, it works, Thank You !

    Have a great day

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  3. DaveM121 868K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-03-31T14:05:16+00:00

    Hi DJ, no don't mess with that key!

    I forgot to mention, if WIndows Search does not exist you need to create it . . .

    Go back to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

    Right click the Windows Key in the left Pane and choose New - Key

    Name that key Windows Search

    Click on that new key

    Then in the right pane, right-click on any empty space and choose - new - 32-bit DWORD

    Name that new DWORD: ConnectedSearchUseWeb

    Then double click that and set its value to 0

    Close the registry editor and restart your PC for the change to take effect!

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-03-31T13:58:22+00:00

    there is no Windows Search folder here : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

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  5. DaveM121 868K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-03-31T13:54:05+00:00

    Hi DJ, that can be done, it requires a registry fix:

    Click your Start Button type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor

    In the left pane, naviagate to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search

    In the right pane, right-click on any empty space and choose - new - 32-bit DWORD

    Name that new DWORD: ConnectedSearchUseWeb

    Then double click that and set its value to 0

    Close the registry editor and restart your PC for the change to take effect!

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