How to fix the search bar that doesn't online

agnis talitha 20 Reputation points
2026-10-16T01:19:59.5833333+00:00

My search bar only show local disk and doesn't show online search generally, microsoft bing is already installed but still. Any suggest will help, thanks.

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
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TaoLi 116.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-10-16T04:47:46.34+00:00

Thanks for the screenshot! You're right. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Search is getting a simplified interface, so the daily images and news may no longer appear.

This looks like an expected design change rather than a system issue. No repair is needed.

You can check Microsoft's announcement here: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/07/13/improving-windows-search-box-with-less-clutter-and-more-control/

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  1. TaoLi 116.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-16T03:45:23.0166667+00:00

    Could you please provide a screenshot first? I need to verify the issue—thank you.

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    2026-10-16T01:20:11.9533333+00:00

    Try these fixes in order for Windows 11 search showing only local results:

    1. Check for Windows updates
      Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates. Install any available updates, then restart the PC.
    2. Restart the Windows Search process
      • Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and open Task Manager.
      • Select Details.
      • Find SearchHost.exe.
      • Right-click it and select End task.
      • Confirm End process.
      • Try searching again. Windows Search starts automatically the next time search is used.
    3. Run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter
      Open Command Prompt and run: 
         msdt.exe -ep WindowsHelp id SearchDiagnostic
      Select the problems that match the issue and let Windows try to repair them.
    4. If online results are intentionally disabled by policy, re-enable web search
      A known Windows Search configuration can disable web results entirely. In managed environments, this is controlled in Group Policy: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Search
      The policy Don't search the web or display web results in Search disables web results when enabled.

    If that policy is enabled, Search will only show local results.

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