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05-11-2017 04:35 PM
How can I remove the search bar from constantly opening. I would like to switch it off permanently but being a old dinosour at this stuff someone needs to make the instructions simple.
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05-11-2017 05:02 PM
There are dozens of them. Do you know which one ? Please try the following one first
https://www.howtogeek.com/208276/how-to-hide-the-cortana-search-box-on-the-windows-10-taskbar/
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05-11-2017 05:02 PM
There are dozens of them. Do you know which one ? Please try the following one first
https://www.howtogeek.com/208276/how-to-hide-the-cortana-search-box-on-the-windows-10-taskbar/
Regards.
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Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.