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    [Solved]Is Power User still a thing? / How do I remove the Google search bar on the Start window?

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    • A Former User
      A Former User last edited by leocg

      Hi!

      I've been wanting to get rid of the Google search bar on the home screen, for which I apparently need Power User mode. I'm on a fresh install, so no plugins. I go to settings, click somewhere other than the Search bar, and type Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right b a - and nothing happens.

      I read somewhere on these forums that all the Power User functionality is now just in the Settings screen, but I don't know if that is true. But if so, how do I remove the Google search bar from the Start window?

      Many thanks!
      P

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      • leocg
        leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

        @philipstone You can hide the start page search in settings.

        Nothing special is required.

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        • A Former User
          A Former User last edited by

          I'd browsed up and down the Settings menu multiple times but never thought I was looking to enable an option rather than disable one. Thanks 🙂

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