What is the Windows Search?
Windows Search is a feature that allows you to quickly find files, folders, apps, settings, and more on your PC. However, some users may want to disable Windows Search for various reasons, such as improving performance, saving disk space, or avoiding indexing errors. In this blog post, we will show you how to disable Windows Search in Windows 10 using two methods: through the Services app and through the Registry Editor.
Method 1: Disable Windows Search through the Services app.
1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type services.msc and click OK to open the Services app.
3. Scroll down and find the service named Windows Search. Double-click on it to open its properties.
4. In the General tab, change the Startup type to Disabled. This will prevent Windows Search from running automatically when you start your PC.
5. Click Stop to stop the service if it is currently running.
6. Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
Method 2: Disable Windows Search through the Registry Editor
The Registry Editor is a powerful tool that allows you to modify various settings and options in your PC's registry. You can use it to disable Windows Search by following these steps:
1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
4. Right-click on the Windows folder and select New > Key. Name the new key Windows Search.
5. Right-click on the Windows Search key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new value AllowCortana.
6. Double-click on the AllowCortana value and set its data to 0. This will disable Cortana, which is integrated with Windows Search.
7. Right-click on the Windows Search key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new value DisableWindowsSearch.
8. Double-click on the DisableWindowsSearch value and set its data to 1. This will disable Windows Search completely.
9. Close the Registry Editor and restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Note: Disabling Windows Search may affect some features and functions on your PC, such as Cortana, Start menu search, File Explorer search, and Outlook search. If you want to enable Windows Search again, you can reverse the steps above or use a system restore point.
We hope this blog post was helpful for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.
