Speed Up Start Menu Search

By | 2008-12-14

Method 1: Registry Hack.

  1. Open registry editor using regedit.
  2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer and select Advanced.
  3. Find and right-click on Start_SearchFiles and select Modify.
  4. Set the Value to 0.
  5. Restart the Explorer.exe process or reboot the computer.

Method 2: Start Button.

  1. Right-click on the Start Button and select Properties.
  2. Click on the Customize button.
  3. Uncheck Search Communications.
  4. Set Search Files to Don”t Search for files.
  5. Click OK.
Author: dwirch

Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive career dating back to 1986. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that is invaluable to those embarking on their journey in the tech industry.

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