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I have uninstalled MS News, I have turned widget off. Why am I still seeing news when I open up my search (taskbar)?
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Please try the following steps:
>> Right-click the Start button and select Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security > Search permissions.
Turn off Show search highlights.
>> Restart Windows Explorer
>> Run SFC and DISM to fix corrupted system files.
https://support.microsoft.com/windows/using-sys...
Restart your computer.
exactly! Thank you. I have done this in the past (a couple of years ago) but couldn't recall where/what.
I do have another issue, if you are willing (?)
You suggested that I run sfc and Restore Health. However, the link you provided clearly states that the Restore Health be performed first and only after seeing "operation completed successfully", to run sfc /scannow. Which is correct?
Right clicking on an empty space brings up 2 choices: Task Manager and Taskbar settings; it does not show Search.
And, after clicking on Taskbar Settings, the only options are :Search Icon only, Search Icon and Label and Search box.
I am using Windows 11.
Hi geekiamnot_CJ,
My name is Estrella, and I'm a Microsoft user like you. I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. I'll be more than happy to help.
To remove news from the search bar, please follow these steps:
>> Right-click on an empty area of the Taskbar.
Select "Search" and disable/uncheck "Show search highlights."
>> Right-click on an empty area of the Taskbar.
Select "news and interests" and choose/uncheck "Turn off"
If this does not resolve the issue, please take a screenshot of the problem and attach it to your next reply.
Let me know the result or if you need more help. Thank you.
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