Managing Search History in Windows 11: A Quick Guide Want to control what your device remembers from your search activity? Windows 11 makes it simple to toggle or clear your local search history.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open Settings Press Windows Key + I or right-click the Start button and choose Settings from the menu.
Navigate to Search Permissions In the Settings window, select Privacy & security from the sidebar. Then click on Search permissions on the right.
Enable or Disable Search History Under the section titled Search history on this device, toggle the switch:
Turn it Off to disable search history
Turn it On to enable search history
Clear Existing Search History (Optional) Below the toggle, click Clear device search history to remove previously stored entries.
Take control of your search privacy in just a few clicks — streamline your device the way you want it. Let us know in the comments if you’d like a guide for controlling cloud-based search history as well.