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I have Windows 10 Education N, version 21H2. I'm trying to turn off the web search function of the start menu by editing the registry, but I don't know which key I have to edit in my Windows version, and other posts I've found are for a different one. I've read it can also be done via Cortana but I have her deactivated and don't want to turn that on again.

I've tried the method suggested here, by adding the key "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions" to this path "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows", but it sadly didn't work.

I also tried adding the same key to this path instead "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" with no result either.

After reading through this article, the only option that worked was using the Group Policy Editor instead of the registry. I still don't know how to do this through the registry but my problem is solved nonetheless.

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  • Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer.
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    Commented Mar 1, 2023 at 16:07
  • Here's how to on regular Win 10; don't know if it's valid for EDU version. bennetrichter.de/en/tutorials/windows-10-disable-web-search
    – Peregrino69
    Commented Mar 1, 2023 at 16:07
  • @Peregrino69 - There is no difference. Only DisableSearchBoxSuggestions is required.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Mar 1, 2023 at 16:08
  • @Ramhound - that's good to know :-)
    – Peregrino69
    Commented Mar 1, 2023 at 16:09
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    @Owny - You have to create them if they don't exist. You can also just use the Local Group Policy editor and set the policy and as a result the key will be created.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Mar 1, 2023 at 16:53

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