How to Add "Search" to Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8
Information
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Search to the context menu of the desktop, My Computer, drives, and folders of all users in Windows 7 or Windows 8.
You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to add or remove Search, but all users are able to use Search.
You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to add or remove Search, but all users are able to use Search.
Note
When Search opens, you would open or select a folder or drive that you would like to search in, then type what you would like to search for in the Search box.
EXAMPLE: "Search" Context Menu
EXAMPLE: Search in Windows 7 and Windows 8
Here's How:
1. To Add "Search" to Context Menu
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
Add_Search_to_Context_Menu.reg
2. To Remove "Search" from Context Menu
NOTE: This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
Remove_Search_from_Context_Menu.reg
3. Save the .reg file to your Desktop.
4. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
5. Click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK when prompted.
6. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn
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