How to remove the newsfeed from the search menu on Windows 11

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How to remove the newsfeed from the search menu on Windows 11

Anonymous

I'd like to remove the newsfeed from the search menu of windows 11. It is distracting and counter productive.

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Answer 1

Hello bloupbloup,

Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

It is a new Window search feature called Search highlights.

Right click on your taskbar

Select Search then clear "Show search highlights".

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

Answer 2

Anonymous

thank you, i disabled "search highlights" in the settings. This sped up the display of my search menu and now, all distracting information are gone under privacy and then search permissions and then i clicked on toggle button search highlights.

Answer 3

Hello bloupbloup,

Great, I am happy that worked. If you do not have any concerns, feel free to mark only the response that helped you as most helpful and have a moment to rate my support I would appreciate it. This will help other people who are facing the same problem.

You are welcome. Stay safe and have a great day!

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

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