How to remove Windows Search mention in URL bar IE8?

[TheCroW]

I have Dutch system, will try to describe it good

Windows XP Home SP3 Dutch
IE 8 latest version

When I typ something in the URL bar, a message appears in the URL bar,
saying "Download Windows Search to improve results for history and
favorits". First of all I do not see any use for that ... and 2nd, the new
Windows Search is a monster of a search thing. It's just a ridiculous kind
of search thing.
So, how can I get that message gone? I do not want Windows Search or make
use of it in IE8.

Thanx in advance
Menno

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Open Internet Explorer (only) to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select
CUSTOM and scan:

- Install any Critical Security Updates offered (e.g., KB980182).

- If a Root Certificates update is listed in the Optional Software updates
category on the left-hand side of the scan results window, install it to
take full advantage of IE8's enhanced security.

- If Windows (Desktop) Search 4.x is listed in the Optional Software updates
category, hide it ("Don't show me this update again").
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


TheCroW wrote:
> I have Dutch system, will try to describe it good
>
> Windows XP Home SP3 Dutch
> IE 8 latest version
>
> When I typ something in the URL bar, a message appears in the URL bar,
> saying "Download Windows Search to improve results for history and
> favorits". First of all I do not see any use for that ... and 2nd, the new
> Windows Search is a monster of a search thing. It's just a ridiculous kind
> of search thing.
> So, how can I get that message gone? I do not want Windows Search or make
> use of it in IE8.
>
> Thanx in advance
> Menno

 

[TheCroW]

Already had done that, thanks I always have custom update and steps you
provide were already done.
But still IE8 is wanting me to install Windows Search. Otherwise that
message in the address bar will not disappear.

Personally I think it's a real strange and very very questionable way to
force that Windows Search upon people (like me) who do not want that
"feature".

Menno

> Open Internet Explorer (only) to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com |
> Select CUSTOM and scan:
>
> - Install any Critical Security Updates offered (e.g., KB980182).
>
> - If a Root Certificates update is listed in the Optional Software updates
> category on the left-hand side of the scan results window, install it to
> take full advantage of IE8's enhanced security.
>
> - If Windows (Desktop) Search 4.x is listed in the Optional Software
> updates category, hide it ("Don't show me this update again").
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> TheCroW wrote:
>> I have Dutch system, will try to describe it good
>>
>> Windows XP Home SP3 Dutch
>> IE 8 latest version
>>
>> When I typ something in the URL bar, a message appears in the URL bar,
>> saying "Download Windows Search to improve results for history and
>> favorits". First of all I do not see any use for that ... and 2nd, the
>> new
>> Windows Search is a monster of a search thing. It's just a ridiculous
>> kind
>> of search thing.
>> So, how can I get that message gone? I do not want Windows Search or make
>> use of it in IE8.
>>
>> Thanx in advance
>> Menno
>

 

[TheCroW]

Re: How to remove Windows Search mention in URL bar IE8? ==> found solution

Ok, did find the solution at
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/remove-windows-search-prompt-ie8-address-bar/

Seems that after you click that thing once to open the MS page but not
install Windows Search, after 7 days the annoying message disappears. But
also a registry fix that works just fine I just found out ))

Menno

>I have Dutch system, will try to describe it good
>
> Windows XP Home SP3 Dutch
> IE 8 latest version
>
> When I typ something in the URL bar, a message appears in the URL bar,
> saying "Download Windows Search to improve results for history and
> favorits". First of all I do not see any use for that ... and 2nd, the new
> Windows Search is a monster of a search thing. It's just a ridiculous kind
> of search thing.
> So, how can I get that message gone? I do not want Windows Search or make
> use of it in IE8.
>
> Thanx in advance
> Menno

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: How to remove Windows Search mention in URL bar IE8? ==> found solution

Yet another excellent tip from Ramesh!

TheCroW wrote:
> Ok, did find the solution at
> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/remove-windows-search-prompt-ie8-address-bar/
>
> Seems that after you click that thing once to open the MS page but not
> install Windows Search, after 7 days the annoying message disappears. But
> also a registry fix that works just fine I just found out ))
>
> Menno
>
>> I have Dutch system, will try to describe it good
>>
>> Windows XP Home SP3 Dutch
>> IE 8 latest version
>>
>> When I typ something in the URL bar, a message appears in the URL bar,
>> saying "Download Windows Search to improve results for history and
>> favorits". First of all I do not see any use for that ... and 2nd, the
>> new
>> Windows Search is a monster of a search thing. It's just a ridiculous
>> kind
>> of search thing.
>> So, how can I get that message gone? I do not want Windows Search or make
>> use of it in IE8.
>>
>> Thanx in advance
>> Menno

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/remove-windows-search-prompt-ie8-address-bar/

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Open Internet Explorer (only) to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com |
> Select
> CUSTOM and scan:
>
> - Install any Critical Security Updates offered (e.g., KB980182).
>
> - If a Root Certificates update is listed in the Optional Software updates
> category on the left-hand side of the scan results window, install it to
> take full advantage of IE8's enhanced security.
>
> - If Windows (Desktop) Search 4.x is listed in the Optional Software
> updates
> category, hide it ("Don't show me this update again").
>
> TheCroW wrote:
>> I have Dutch system, will try to describe it good
>>
>> Windows XP Home SP3 Dutch
>> IE 8 latest version
>>
>> When I typ something in the URL bar, a message appears in the URL bar,
>> saying "Download Windows Search to improve results for history and
>> favorits". First of all I do not see any use for that ... and 2nd, the
>> new
>> Windows Search is a monster of a search thing. It's just a ridiculous
>> kind
>> of search thing.
>> So, how can I get that message gone? I do not want Windows Search or make
>> use of it in IE8.
>>
>> Thanx in advance
>> Menno

 

[Rob]

Re: How to remove Windows Search mention in URL bar IE8? ==> foundsolution

TheCroW <mail@no3dart4uspam.com> wrote:
> Ok, did find the solution at
> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/remove-windows-search-prompt-ie8-address-bar/
>
> Seems that after you click that thing once to open the MS page but not
> install Windows Search, after 7 days the annoying message disappears. But
> also a registry fix that works just fine I just found out ))

Pity that there is no fix using "group policy" in that article.