How Do I Hide the Search Bar in Windows 7?

How do I disable the search bar in Windows 7?

Open Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features on or off. Check ‘Windows Search’ to get it back. To disable Windows Search, uncheck the option. Click OK and for Windows to configure the settings.

How do I turn on the search bar in Windows 7?

If you find that the search bar in the Start menu is missing, you can re-enable it through the Control Panel.

1. Open the Start menu and click “Control Panel.”
2. Click “Uninstall A Program” under Programs.
3. Click “Turn Windows features on or off.”
4. Click the box next to “Window Search” so a check mark appears in the box.