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# Disable "Search the Web" in Windows Search

In RegEdit, go to (or create):

```
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
```

Create or set DWORD entry `DisableSearchBoxSuggestions` to 1.

Restart the PC.

### Reference

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