6/2/13
If you're tired of Windows storing your previous file searches and then manually having to hover over each and press the delete key or maybe you just like a bit of privacy, this tip is for you.
To permanently disable Windows Explorer search history:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer]
Create a DWORD Value
Title: "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions"
Value data: "1"
Base: "Hexdecimal"
To re-enable Windows Explorer search history:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer]
Delete "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions" you created before.
To clear Windows Explorer search history:
Delete
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\WordWheelQuery]
