Microsoft rolls out Windows Search Box improvements for the Windows 10 May 2019 update and higher

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Published onOctober 14, 2020

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Along with a newDev channel build today, Microsoft is rolling out a small change for Windows 10 that most people should notice. Indeed, the company announced some improvements for the recent searches experience in the Windows Search Box, detailing it should make them easier to get back to.

Rolling out in a server-side update for Windows 10 version 1903 (the May 2019 Update) and higher, there are is just one thing to note. According to Microsoft, you can now remove individual items in the recent search list in Windows Search by clicking the “x” that shows when you hover your mouse over the items. You also will notice that the recent list still shows the last four items that you’ve searched for and opened from Windows Search Box.

You’ll be able to turn this feature off if you don’t like it. Simply clickSearch history on this deviceunderSettings, Search, and Permissions and History. Please be aware, though that if you’ve not used Windows Search Box before and have 0 recent items, the recent list will be hidden.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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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#

Microsoft rolls out Windows Search Box improvements for the Windows 10 May 2019 update and higher#