2.Go to thePrivacy & securitytab on the left nav bar.

3.Under theWindows permissionssection on the right pane, clickSearch permissions.

4.Now, scroll down to the bottom and hit the toggle forShow search highlightsunder theMore settingssection.

Windows privacy and security

2.Go to thePersonalizationtab on the left nav bar and click theTaskbaroption.

3.Here, click thedrop-down boxbesideSearchto kick off the pre-set options.

Note:Hiding the search box will not turn off the search function.

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you’re free to still access Windows search using theWindows + Sshortcut or from the Start menu.

FAQs

Can I turn off the new AI-powered Bing search box in Windows 11 Taskbar?

How to remove the Bing search box from the Windows 11 Taskbar?

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Windows search bing search box

Windows personalization settings

Taskbar settings 1

Taskbar search box hide

Taskbar search box options