disable/hind Recent Search Entries in Windows 8.1 Explorer Search Box

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  1. BruceH

    BruceH

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    I found a way to to disable or not show recent search entries in the explorer search box for Windows 7 and was wondering if anyone knew how to do it for Windows 8.1?

    Thanks
     
    BruceH, May 12, 2014
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    Go to the Search Charm and type in:
    Code:
    gpedit.msc
    right click on it and select "Run as Administrator"

    Go to: User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer,

    Look for "Turn off display of recent search entries in the Windows Explorer search box" on the right side.
    Select it then set it to "Disabled"
    Click OK to set it and exit.
    Close gpedit

    Press Windows Key + R type in
    gpupdate /force
    Click OK.

    Should now work.
     
    Shintaro, May 13, 2014
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    Thanks!
     
    BruceH, May 14, 2014
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