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How to Disable Web Search Results in the Start Menu
Modifying the group policy can disable web search results
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Updated onAugust 2, 2024
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Start Menu is an irreplaceable tool, but many are wondering how to disable web search results in the Start Menu.
One way to do that is to use aStart Menu replacement, but what if you want to keep the original Windows look?
In that case, be sure to keep on reading to find out more.
How do I make Start menu search use Google instead of Bing?
While it’s possible to use Google instead of Bing, the process requires you to make adjustments to your system, and in the end, it might just be a temporary solution until Microsoft patches it.
We explained this process in our how tochange Cortana’s search engineguide, so be sure to check it out.
How can I disable web search results in the Start Menu?
Change Windows policies
Some users also suggest that disabling Bing in Windows Firewall might help, but we’re not sure if it will work, since Microsoft uses various servers for various regions.
If you want to go a step further, you can alwaysdisable search in Windows 11, especially if you get thesearch results aren’t quite ready yeterror frequently.
That would be all, and now you should know how to disable web search results in the Start Menu. If you have other solutions, please write them down in the comments.
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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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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
