Search in Windows 10 is a handy feature. It lets you search a program, file, or folder and lets you do a web search for any query. That means you can type a keyword in the search field, and it will suggest a result based on your search term with a web preview.
Microsoft has also integrated Windows Search with a SafeSearch filter that helps you avoid web preview of the unsafe content in the results of your search feed. But based on your preference, you can change the SafeSearch filter settings to different levels such as Strict, Moderate, or Off. The below guide will show you how to change the SafeSearch filter setting in Windows 10.
Steps to change SafeSearch Filter Setting in Settings:
1. Open Settings and click Search.
2. In Search, under the Permissions & History tab, look for SafeSearch.
3. Click on the settings Strict, Moderate (set as default), or Off based on your preference.
Steps to change SafeSearch Filter Setting using a REG file:
To Set SafeSearch Filter to Strict
1. Download the Set_SafeSearch_to_Strict.reg file.
2. Once you download the file, you can either right-click on the file and select merge or double-click the file to open it.
3. If Security Warning windows pop up, click on Run.
4. Now click on Yes in the User Account Control window.
5. Click Yes on the Registry Editor window.
6. Now click OK on the Registry Editor window with the confirmation message and Restart your PC to apply the effect.
To Set SafeSearch Filter to Moderate
1. Download the Set_SafeSearch_to_Moderate.reg file.
2. Repeat the above step and Restart your PC to apply the effect.
To Turn Off SafeSearch Filter
1. Download the Turn_off_SafeSearch.reg file.
2. Repeat the above step and Restart your PC to apply the effect.
