The search box can be used to search the web or launch websites directly from the desktop, instead of having to open a browser and then do so. The results provided are from the Bing search engine, instead of Google and it also supports Bing AI functionalities. This means you can prompt the Bing AI directly from your desktop instead of having to open a web browser. While some users can appreciate this functionality, not many are fond of it and would like to have it disabled. Fortunately, there is quite an easy way to do that. As it turns out, the desktop search bar was first integrated into Microsoft Edge in the Dev Channel of Windows 10 last year, and it was primarily hidden in the Insider Version of Microsoft Edge. However, recently, Microsoft has started rolling out this feature in the stable versions.
How can one disable the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar in Windows?
If you would like to prevent the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar from appearing automatically on startup, you will need to edit the Windows Registry. At this moment, there is no alternative method for doing this, and modifying the Windows Registry is your only option for disabling the aforementioned functionality. Before you proceed with making any changes to the Windows Registry, it is important to create a backup of the registry. This will help in restoring your computer to its previous state in case of any unwanted events. To disable the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar, follow the instructions down below:
