Windows 10: Random but somewhat related searches are appearing in "Recent Searches" list.

Discus and support Random but somewhat related searches are appearing in "Recent Searches" list. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When clicking on the Taskbar Search, Recent Searches show mostly searches that I did make, but then sometimes ones that I did not make. I was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DylanUI, Aug 14, 2024.

  1. DylanUI Win User

    Random but somewhat related searches are appearing in "Recent Searches" list.


    When clicking on the Taskbar Search, Recent Searches show mostly searches that I did make, but then sometimes ones that I did not make. I was researching films and the like and saw those searches, and then there was one for "will.smith movies". Not only did I not search for this but that sort of spelling doesn't seem like something that would be generated for me, does it? There was another one for a type of wheel that was spelt correctly but with no capital letters. I have cleared them for now to see if any more appear and Windows Support said they were old searches now coming to the top but h

    :)
     
    DylanUI, Aug 14, 2024
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  2. rtwjunkie Win User

    Search Question

    Which is why I suggested he try there instead. TPU is too limited of a user base to search here alone for anything gaming related.
     
    rtwjunkie, Aug 15, 2024
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Search Question

    I've done some searching on here over the years, and mostly been aggravated at the results. Case in point: 5 minutes ago I went to search for anyone having issues with 5.1 audio on Wolfenstein new order. So, I started simple with
    New Order
    . that didn't go well. So, I swapped to "New Order". That gave me this result

    Search Results for Query: "new order"
    • The following words were not included in your search because they are too short, too long, or too common: new
    Is there any way to change or improve our search engine? Or is there a better way to search for something like that?
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 15, 2024
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  4. Arul_D Win User

    Random but somewhat related searches are appearing in "Recent Searches" list.

    Search Box Reduced to Magnifying Glass Icon

    Hi,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the settings to show the search icon.


    • Right click on the search bar

    • Click on search

    • Check show search icon
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.
     
    Arul_D, Aug 15, 2024
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