How do I remove or disable the search box in windows explorer on Windows 2008 R2?

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I need a way to disable the search box from Windows Explorer. I've found a way to do this with the Start menu, but not in Windows Explorer.

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 30 '13 at 14:22

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Programs and Features -> Turn Windows Features on and off -> Windows Search - uncheck that, reboot if requested, and it gets rid of the search box IIRC.

answered Aug 30 '13 at 14:22

LawrenceC

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Man, right before I click "Post your answer" :) – Aug 30 '13 at 14:23
I'll add that this solution can be applied to workstation versions of Windows as well, not only server editions. – Aug 30 '13 at 14:26
Search is not installed. It is the Search Box in Windows Explorer 2008 R2. – user249991 Aug 30 '13 at 15:56
How do you remove or disable search in the search box? – user249991 Aug 30 '13 at 16:58

How do I remove or disable the search box in windows explorer on Windows 2008 R2?

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