The Search Charm - How Search Works in Windows 8
In Windows 8, the Search charm is used to perform searches for everything, starting with files on your computer and ending with specific content inside Windows 8 apps. To learn more about charms, read this guide: Introducing Windows 8: What are the Charms?. When you type a search term, the Search charm displays its standard categories or filters (Apps, Settings and Files) and then a long list with all the Windows 8 apps installed on your computer or device. If you select one of these apps, a search will be performed inside that app, using the search term you introduced. But what if you are not interested in performing searches inside all Windows 8 apps available on your computer or device? Here’s how to limit the number of apps in which you can perform searches:
How to Edit the Search Settings in PC Settings
Go to PC Settings. If you don’t know how, read this article: Introducing Windows 8: Five Ways to Access PC Settings. Then, go to the Search section. On the right, you will find a list named “Use these apps to search”. By default, all your installed Windows 8 apps are set to On. Change the switch to Off for all the apps you don’t want to use to perform searches. When you are done, close PC Settings.
Conclusion
I hope you found this tip useful. If you have any questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. For more tips and tricks about Windows 8, read the articles recommended below.