How to customize Windows 8 Search
Description: The following support document explains how to customize your Windows 8 search by selecting which apps are searched through.
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + C key together. This will open up the Windows Charms Bar.
- Click Settings.
- Click Change PC Settings.
- Click Search.
- At this point, feel free to customize your Windows Search as you prefer by turning on or off which apps you would like searched through.
Tip: You can further customize your Search history interface by turning on or off the following two features: Show the apps I search most often at the top and Let Windows save my searches as future search suggestions.
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