Disable Windows Search Box

Hi,

Is it possible to disable the search box in Windows Explorer without disabling Windows Search? That box is so ugly and intrusive that it makes me afraid to use Explorer at all.

Rand Marks

Apparently not. According to our intrepid tutorial maker it's all or nothing. (See the Warnings.)

Windows Search - Turn On or Off

marsmimar said:

Apparently not. According to our intrepid tutorial maker it's all or nothing. (See the Warnings.)

Windows Search - Turn On or Off

Hi, marsmimar,

My reasoning is that it must be possible since it’s possible to remove the Explorer toolbar.

Around 1996 a group of Microsoft developers got together and created a bunch of unofficial "PowerToys" One of those toys was Tweak UI which allowed users to customize the Windows user interface and advanced settings. Many changes were possible and most were not provided within the operatins system itself.

Microsoft PowerToys - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So, yes, I would tend to agree with you. There might be a way to accomplish what you're looking for by tweaking Windows 7. Unfortunately, it might also require the use of a 3rd party app or utility since it's not officiallly sanctioned or offered by Microsoft. And because of this Forum's rule # 6 all I can suggest is you could try some innovative googling.

https://www.sevenforums.com/general-d...ease-read.html

marsmimar said:

And because of this Forum's rule # 6

Thanks for the reply.

What does that rule have to do with my question? I am not trying to hack anyone! Besides, this forum has a tutorial for removing the Explorer toolbar, and the method doesn’t look too "official" to me. So how is the Explorer search box any different?

Window Explorer Toolbar - Remove

Hi

Go to control panel > Programs and Features

Next in the left panel click on the Turn Windows features on or off

Scroll down the list and uncheck the box next to Windows Search

Then Click YES and then OK

You will get a message to restart the system

Reboot and See

centaur78 said:

Hi

Go to control panel > Programs and Features

Next in the left panel click on the Turn Windows features on or off

Scroll down the list and uncheck the box next to Windows Search

Then Click YES and then OK

You will get a message to restart the system

Reboot and See

Hi, centaur78,

Please re-read my original post.

Classic Shell has an option to hide the Search box from the Explorer title bar. Works in Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Red

I think Ivo has answered your question .... It works as per your requirement.