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This tutorial will show you how to use advanced search options and filters while searching for files in Windows 11 File Explorer. The Search Box in File Explorer allows you to find and view all your files and folders in one place. As you type in the Search Box, Windows Search will...

This tutorial will show you how to change the default search engine used by the address bar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable open Search when hovering on the search highlight gleam in the search box on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 23531 (Dev) and build 22621.2215 (preview), Microsoft is re-introducing the search...

This tutorial will show you how to save a search query in File Explorer in Windows 11. You can save a search query as a Search Folder, a virtual folder displayed in File Explorer under the Searches folder. Opening a Search Folder runs the saved search and displays up-to-date results. The saved...

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Searches folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Searches folder (shell:Searches) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Search on the taskbar and Start menu for all users in Windows 11. Windows Search is on your taskbar and Start menu by default in Windows 11. You can use the search box to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on...

This tutorial will show you how to add and remove the desktop search box for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25120, Microsoft has added a search box displayed on the desktop that enables you to search the web. The desktop search box is currently only a conceptual...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box. Starting with Windows 11 build 22572 and build...

This tutorial will show you how to delete your Bing search history associated with your Microsoft account in the cloud on Windows 11 device. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows...

This tutorial will show you how to clear device search history under Recent in Windows Search for your account in Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search saves your...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off save search history on this device for your account in Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search saves your recent...

This tutorial will show you how to change the SafeSearch filters for your account in Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. SafeSearch helps keep adult content out of your web...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Cloud content search for your account or all users in Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search can personalize your...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Ask Copilot" and "Find results in Web" (Web) icons on Windows Search toolbar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Search in sidebar for text and image and Search the web for text context menus in Microsoft Edge for all users. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove locations to be excluded or included in the search index in Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. The search index only includes your selected...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Respect power settings when indexing for all users in Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. The search index only includes your selected...

This tutorial will show you how to manually reset and rebuild the search index for accurate search results in Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. The search index only includes your selected...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable search indexing for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. The search index only includes your selected locations...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Enhanced mode for search indexer for all users in Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. The search index only includes your selected locations...