Share this article
Improve this guide
Latest news
With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low
Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app
Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities
Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount
Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier
Replace Taskbar Search Icon with Search Box in Windows 10
2 min. read
Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
The latest 9879 build of Windows 10 Technical preview has an option of turning the search box from the taskbar into a search box. This feature is disabled by Microsoft by default, but you can bring it back and maybe get a clue of what Microsoft is planning for the future builds of Windows 10 in just a few steps.Replacing the search icon with the search box is not a bad idea, and it could be very useful. Actually, Windows is probably planning to return this feature, because a similar search box in the taskbar was also featured in Windows Search for XP. Just follow next few steps, and your search icon in the taskbar will be replaced with a search box.
Here’s what you should do:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
But your search icon is not last forever, because you can return it via the taskbar context menu. New options will appear in your taskbar menu:
Check on Search – Show search icon item to restore the Search icon on the taskbar:
If you don’t want to mess with your registry, you can download already ready .reg file and just past it to your computer. Double click theEnable Search Box Windows 10.regfile to enable the search box or import theDisable Search Box Windows 10.regto disable the new search options. Also, don’t forget to restart your system, or the Explorer shell at least.
Click here to download Registry files.
Read Also:How to install the .Net Framework in Windows 10
More about the topics:All the Windows 10 tips you need to Know,Windows 10 issues
Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
