Windows 10: Disabling Web Search from the Lower Left Start Button to Avoid Getting Explicit Results

Hi there


I have Qustodio to block explicit results from appearing on my browser. However, I can still access explicit results if I use the lower left start button, searched the word and then chose images or video. Of course I can change the setting to strict safe search but I couldn't find a way to lock it. It's too easy to change.

Is there a way to either lock it OR block the web search feature form lower left start button? Also, is the search settings the same as the Edge's search settings? (If yes, I can change the settings once and make it harder for me to access it later)

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Disable Web Search Results in Windows 10 Start Menu

Hi Taira,

Disabling web results in the search box depends on the version and build of your Windows 10. We suggest checking the Windows 10 version and build installed on your computer. To check the version and build, follow the steps below:

• On Cortana search, type winver and press
  Enter.
• A pop-up box will appear containing the version and build of your operating system.

Meanwhile, you can try these steps on how to disable web results in the search box:

• Click the search box in the taskbar.
• Select the Notebook icon
  
  
  in the left pane.
• Click Settings from the list.
• In the Settings page, turn off the Cortana can give you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more option.
• Also, turn off the Search online and include web results option.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Turn Off Web Search Results When Searching My Computer

Hi,

If you are pertaining to the Cortana search web results, you can disable it and improve local search results. Follow the steps below to disable web results:

• Click the search bar.
• Select the Notebook icon on the left pane of the search bar.
• From the options, select Settings. (Note: On the later versions of Windows, the Settings button might be outside the Notebook icon.)
• On the Settings, toggle the Cortana gives me suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more option to
  Off.
• On the lower part, turn off the Search online and included web results option as well.
  

See the image as reference to the above steps:





After doing the steps, try using search again and see if the web results will now disappear.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to post your query anytime.

 

Disable Web Search Results in Windows 10 Start Menu

Thank you for the update. Can you provide the OS Build of Windows 10? It is also displayed in winver. You can also try to install the latest Windows 10 update and check if the web search results in Cortana is disabled. Follow these steps on how to check
for Windows 10 updates:

• Click the Start button and select the Settings
  icon.
• Choose Update & Security from the list.
• Select Windows Update in the left pane of the window.
• Under Update status, click Check for updates.

We're looking forward to your reply.