Disable Search Assistant

The XP search assistant is annoying. Not only does it have a weird number of counter-intuitive search options, it also connects to the Microsoft site without the user?s permission.

Navigate to:

HKEY_CUURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Set the String value for Use Search Asst to ?no?(without quotes). The default is ?yes?.



This hack will Disable The Search Assistant. Just open Regedit(START>>RUN>>Type REGEDIT)





This is for win xp. You need to restart the computer for the change/effect to take place. Be doubly sure that the path is correct and the key doesn't exist before you create theit. Back up your registry before you do it(click here)