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We used to search for some file by using the search box in File Explorer.Windows usually stores the search key what we used earlier.
In the below pic i searched for some keywords like p6,-06-
Windows stores it and displays it when we use it again
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So in order to erase the keywords what we used earlier follow the steps to do
1.Open Windows Registry Editor.
By pressing Window key+R and type regedit and Enter.
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2.Now navigate to following path
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\WordWheelQuery
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3.Now Right click on the WordWheel Query and select Export and give any name as you desired.
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Note:
In order to have a backup of this we are going for Export.
4.Now back to our objective, Again Right Click on WordWheel Query and select Delete.
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It will ask an conformation, click on Yes.
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5.Now open any file explorer and click on Search box
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That's it. .
Superb info bro... +1 Reputed
One can use CCleaner to remove this type of things.. no need to hang on with Registry Editing...
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