The Start menu or taskbar search in Windows 11 allows users to search for and open apps and files. While most users use the search box in the Start menu or on the taskbar, some users open the search panel first by clicking the search icon on the taskbar (or Windows logo + S) and then typing their query into the box.
If you have been using the search panel to launch apps and files, you’ve probably noticed that the Windows 11 search panel now shows recent searches, as shown in the picture below. The panel shows recently opened apps and files you’ve searched for, and it can help you open frequently used apps and files quickly and easily.
If for some reason, you wish to delete the Start/taskbar search history, you can now do so from the Settings app. Here is how.
Method 1 of 2
Delete Windows 11 Start/taskbar search history
Step 1: Launch the Windows 11 Settings app using search or the Windows logo + I keyboard shortcut.
Step 2: On the left pane of the Settings app, click Privacy & security. Now, on the right side, click Search.
Step 3: To delete the search history, click the Search history card to see the hidden Clear device search history option. Click the Clear button to clear the search history immediately.
Method 2 of 2
Another way to clear the search history in Windows 11
Step 1: Open the search panel by clicking the search icon on the taskbar or using the Windows logo + S keyboard shortcut.
Step 2: Click the gear/settings icon present on the top right to open the Settings > Privacy & security > Search page.
Step 3: Click on the Search history card and then click the Clear button next to Clear device search history to delete the search history immediately.
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