How do I disable Search Companion?

[Frank]

How do I disable the Search Companion? So frustrating...

 

[Ramesh]

Hi Frank,

Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe)
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState \
Right-click an empty space in the right pane and select New > String Value
Name the new value Use Search Asst
Double-click this new value, and enter no as it's Value data
Close the registry editor

Automated fix from Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm (Line 15 - Right side)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


How do I disable the Search Companion? So frustrating...

 

[anonymous]

remove the search icon from toolbar.
too easy?

 

[anonymous]

In Start 'Search' window:
Slide down & click "Change preferences"
Click "Without an animated screen character"