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Remove Search Bar in Windows 10: Best Ways to Get Rid of It
Remove Search bar from Taskbar by changing its settings
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Windows 10 added some major features, such as Cortana and the ability tomanage virtual desktops. However, not all users plan to use them, and many wonder how to remove the search bar in Windows 10.
This is relatively simple, and in today’s guide, we will show you how to do it in just a couple of steps.
How to remove the Search bar from the Taskbar in Windows 10?
1. Hide it from the Search menu
This is the simplest way to hide the search bar on Windows 10, so we encourage you to give it a try.
2. Disable the search bar from Windows 10 registry
As you can see, it’s pretty simple to disable the search bar in Windows 10 from the registry, so you might want to try this method.
Of course, just by removing the Search box, you won’t also disableCortana. If you want to completely turn off Microsoft’s assistant, check out this guide to learn how touninstall Cortana.
In case you found this guide useful, don’t miss our other guide onhow to hide or remove app search bar from Outlook.
If you have any questions or comments, reach for the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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