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Windows 7: Move search bar to desktop?

09 Apr 2011  
airpix

32 bit windows 7 pro
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Move search bar to desktop?

Does anyone know if it's posible to create a desktop shortcut for the start menu's / search box?

Thanks, Airpix

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09 Apr 2011  
Maguscreed

Windows 7 x64
6,737 posts
Houston
 
 

I believe a shortcut containing

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe search-ms:

Will result in what you are after.

Search Shortcut - Create

Last edited by Brink; 09 Apr 2011 at 11:15 AM.. Reason: added link ;)
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11 Apr 2011  
airpix

32 bit windows 7 pro
29 posts
 
 

Thanks Mag, that did the trick! Airpix
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