When the software giant was developing the April 2018 Update, in addition to all the features and improvements, Microsoft was also testing a new immersive search experience that wasn’t attached to the taskbar. Instead, it was a new search box floating on the desktop, similar to the macOS Spotlight feature, but it never made it to the final version. However, even after breaking Cortana and Search into two separate features, you can still (via Windows latest) enable immersive search and with rounded corners using the Registry. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable the immersive search experience hidden on Windows 10.
How to enable immersive search on Windows 10
Use these steps to enable the immersive interface to search on Windows 10: Once you complete the steps, opening Search should launch a floating interface with rounded corners on the desktop. Search regedit location on Windows 10 ImmersiveSearch regedit Override key regedit ImmersiveSearchFull regedit CenterScreenRoundedCornerRadius regedit At any time, you can revert the changes using the same instructions, but on step No. 4, make sure to right-click the ImmersiveSearch key and select the Delete option. Also, on step No. 9, right-click the Override key and select the Delete option. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.