How to disable Search Suggestions for all users

SYMPTOMS

This article explains how to disable Search Suggestions for all users.

CAUSE

Search Suggestions are enabled by default.

RESOLUTION

The following configuration is Web-Client-specific.

• Create a backup copy of the "C:\inetpub\wwwroot\<Web Client Name>\html\searchadv.htm" file. 
• Search for the string 'name="SearchSuggestions"' in the "C:\inetpub\wwwroot\<Web Client Name>\html\searchadv.htm" file. 
• You will find the word 'checked' at the end of the line. Just delete the word and save the file. 
• The line should be looking like this: 

<label><input name="SearchSuggestions" type="checkbox" value="s">

APPLIES TO

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