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Windows 11 - Search Bar: How to hide or remove the "Suggested" search information

Anonymous
2022-10-30T22:07:39+00:00

Hello,

When you open the Search bar from the Windows Task Bar (bottom left, next to the Start menu) - sorry, I might be describing it wrong as I am not too computer term savvy - it opens up to allow you to search your machine for whatever it is you're needing, i.e. the Add or Remove Programs settings window, it displays a ton of suggested search terms based off of either previous searches or whatever Windows feels is more commonly used/searched for on your machine (which can't be accurate, as I've never searched for Tips, nor used their email and accounts apps nor do I care for their "Check for updates" thing).

But what I have not been able to locate is how to turn off all the extra 'junk' or 'clutter' on the side of the Search window (see image); I have gone through the Windows Search settings and the Permissions and History settings but have found nothing. I have gone through my Task Bar settings and set it up how I like it, but there has been nothing I have been able to locate anywhere to remove that stuff.

Is there any way to remove this extra stuff that's there? I don't want it and it is rather annoying to me, especially with how often I actually use that search bar - as I use it a LOT.

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  1. LightJack 05 2,575 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-30T22:29:16+00:00

    Hi,

    I don't think it is possible to turn of the suggested searches.

    I don't currently have a machine with windows 10 though. Try clicking the three-dot menu and going to search settings. Maybe there is an option in there.

    Btw, if you just don't want to see it (And be quicker as a side effect) you can simply hit the Windows Key on the keyboard (Or open the start menu) and start typing, that should automatically open the search box. 😉

    Sincerely,

    LightJack

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-23T14:16:07+00:00

    Click in Search on the bottom tool bar.

    Click on the three dot menu at top right

    Go to Search Settings

    Scroll down to More Settings > Show Search Highlights and select OFF

    This clears the nuisance.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-11-28T09:42:23+00:00

    Taskbar > Context Menu > Taskbar Settings

    Select "Use small taskbar buttons"

    That reduces the field to a magnifying-glass icon.

    Hope that helps

    Dex

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