Windows 10: Search and how to stop searching the web.

Discus and support Search and how to stop searching the web. in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I sometimes want to search just my PC for files but search brings up internet files. How do I stop search going on to the internet please? 24877 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by aldel, Oct 1, 2015.

  1. aldel Win User

    Search and how to stop searching the web.


    I sometimes want to search just my PC for files but search brings up internet files. How do I stop search going on to the internet please?

    :)
     
    aldel, Oct 1, 2015
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  2. Alyce22 Win User

    how to stop web results showing in search

    Only if you have Windows 10 Pro edition
     
    Alyce22, Oct 1, 2015
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  3. Overabuse Win User
    how to stop web results showing in search

    +I dont want Cortana
     
    Overabuse, Oct 1, 2015
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  4. JohnC Win User

    Search and how to stop searching the web.

    Click on the search box, click on the hamburger in the top left of that window, click on settings , there is a switch to turn off web searches. That should give you only search results from your computer.
     
    JohnC, Oct 1, 2015
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  5. aldel Win User
    Thanks John C. I had already found the answer but thanks anyway.
    Embarrassing senior moment. Thank goodness for a simple fix for once.
    I am so frustrated with windows 10. I have used every version of windows but 10 is the worst ever for me. One minute things work then at next switch on they don't. MS wireless keyboard and mouse stutter and stammer with no fix. Latest update won't etc. etc.

    Ah, I feel better now.
     
    aldel, Apr 4, 2018
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