Windows 10: Microsoft reward balance ALWAYS on search box popup? How to remove?

I find it distracting and unwanted that the "Microsoft Reward Balance" tally is always on my search dialog and updates EVERY SINGLE TIME you open the search box. The numbers animate and increase to your total points. I do have a microsoft Xbox account I occasionally use, but my machine is mostly for working. This is simply a sales promotion mechanism built into the OS. At least all the others you can remove - disable.

I don't want this... I've searched and can't find any solutions. Someone know how to get rid of this? (extra thanks if you can direct me to turning off the "quick searches" nonsense too.)

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How to remove Microsoft Rewards balance

When I click "Type here to search" in the taskbar, an ad at the top of the search window counts up to 5 to show me my "Microsoft Rewards balance." This would already be an intrusive ad even without it moving, but the animation of it counting 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 every time I go to search is very distracting. Is there any way to remove this? I paid more than $1,000 for this computer only to be met with ads?

 

Microsoft Rewards

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand your concern as you are having difficulties in signing to Microsoft Rewards account.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• Did you try sign in to Microsoft Rewards, using a different browser?
  

• Are you able to login to
  www.login.live.com using the same Microsoft account?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to create a

New support request
for Microsoft Rewards Support and a member of the support team will contact you within 24 hours.

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

search box

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest in Windows 10.We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if are able to find search box.

• 
  Right click on the task bar.
  
• 
  Go to Cortana.
  
• 
  Click on show search box.
  

Now check if you are able to find search box.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.