IE8 query- how to remove niggling search box

brightonman123

i cannot see how to turn this off?

very distracting, and I DONT WANT IT! so much for choice..

steve1980

right click on the internet tool bar and untick the one you don't want.

brightonman123

tried that, doesnt seem to have that option.. am i looking in right place? (view tab>toolbars?)

lucylucky

Use Firefox/Chrome/Opera etc etc

What search box where is actually the problem?

brightonman123

on my screen, trhere's the normal(?) URL address box, with a google search box next to it.. each take up half the row..

lucylucky

http://www.w7forums.com/hide-remove-ie8-search-box-t433.html

Quick google found this - may help?

brightonman123

tried 'managing' option, but google seems to be set as a default, remove option greyed out..

Donnie

brightonman123 wrote: »

tried 'managing' option, but google seems to be set as a default, remove option greyed out..

Perhaps you can make a screenshot, so we can see exactly what it is that you are referring.

Print Screen(PrtScr) > Open Paint > Paste > Save as JPEG > Upload to Imgshack > > Copy and paste Direct link from ImgShack.

dogmaryxx

Hide and Remove IE Search Box via Group Policy Editor

1. Run Local Group Policy Editor (GPEdit.msc).
2. Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer.
3. In the settings list in the right pane, locate and double click on Prevent Internet Explorer search box from displaying option. Set its value to Enabled.
4. Click OK.
5. Close and re-open IE browser.
6. To re-enable and re-display the search box, set the value to Not Configured or Disabled.

or

Remove and Hide Search Box in IE
HideIESearchBox.reg
Enable and Show Search Box in IE
ShowIESearchBox.reg

steve1980

point your mouse between the search bar and google bar and then move to your hearts content!