How to disable search history visibility in Windows 7.

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In Microsoft Windows 7 it automatically saves all the recent searches which have done by the users. Lot of windows7 users aware by this feature as the last three searches become visible under the search box as you start typing in it. If that computer is shared by others by anyone, you might not want others to see your past searches. There is a way in which you can disable search history visibility in Windows 7. However, we can’t disable that search history in Windows 7 Home Editions. This is due to the fact that you need to utilize the Group Policy Editor for achieving to get this goal and it’s not available in Home versions.
These are the following steps to disable search history display in Windows 7:-

1. Enter gpedit.msc in the search box of the Start menu. Press Enter. This will open the Local Group Policy Editor.
2. Scroll down to User Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ Windows Components \ Windows Explorer.
3. Double-click on Turn off display of recent search entries in the Windows Explorer search box on the right hand side of the dialog box.
4. Select Enabled and click on the Apply button.
5. Click on the OK button.
6. Close out of the Group Policy Editor.

From now on, you won't be bothered by the display of recent search history as you start typing into the search box.

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