Windows 10: Search highlights option missing?

Discus and support Search highlights option missing? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,I used to do almost all my searches using the search bar in the taskbar, but now it doesn’t work anymore. When I type something, it only shows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Damien Ö, Feb 28, 2025.

  1. Damien Ö Win User

    Search highlights option missing?


    Hello,I used to do almost all my searches using the search bar in the taskbar, but now it doesn’t work anymore. When I type something, it only shows file results if any, and I can't search the web anymore.How can I restore the original behavior where everything was shown in one place? Is there an option that I need to enable, or has something changed in a recent update? Because this article show the option but I don't have it at all.I really rely on this feature, so I’d appreciate any help.Thanks in advance!System infos :Edition: Windows 11 HomeVersion: 24H2Build: 26100.3194

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    Damien Ö, Feb 28, 2025
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  2. John DeV Win User
    John DeV, Mar 1, 2025
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  3. Search highlights option missing

    Hello,

    I've been trying and reading how to make the search highlights appear again but no matter what I tried I couldn't find a solution.


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    What I tried so far:

    • Added copilot as suggested in forums
    • Added a registry entry for DymanicSearch as suggested in forums
    • Checked file integrity

    Any ideas?

    Thank you in advance
     
    Ανδρέας Σταυρόπουλος, Mar 1, 2025
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  4. Search highlights option missing?

    Search highlights option missing

    Which of these options should I modify in the file???

    • Edge is uninstallable
    • User can disable web search
    • Narrator scripting extensions are enabled
    • File Explorer Search is third party extensible
    • First party File Explorer Search is allowed
    • Featured apps show in Open With dialog
    • Third party search providers show in search
    • Third party search highlight content in search zero input
    • First party search highlight content in search zero input
    • Third parties can customize the Taskbar Gleam
    • First party Taskbar Gleam customization is shown
    • Search MRU shows third party provider
    • Edge is required for web search
    • System components are differentiated from apps
    • Backup options are restricted
    • Show files from the MS Office MRU recommendation provider
    • Third party feed is shown in Widgets
    • Third party Widgets are shown in Widgets feed
    • First party Widget feed can be enabled
    • Use default web protocol for Widget links
    • Restrict widgets data sharing
    • Restrict third-party widgets data sharing
    • UTC events should be tagged restricted
    • XBox performance fit data sharing
    • Shared ODD consent
    • Windows Copilot
    • Automatic app sign-in
    • Notifications on the taskbar for Widgets
    • Show recent web searches in search zero input
    • Show website items in start recommendations
    • Widget sign-in is restricted to default account
    • Widget third-party taskbar badges are enabled
    • Widgets should be restricted to static recommendations
    • First-party widgets have optimized frame and taskbar integration

    The guide doesn't say which on is related to search highlights.

    Also how to I enable copilot again? I have it installed but it's gone from search.
     
    Ανδρέας Σταυρόπουλος, Mar 1, 2025
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