Fix Search Highlights Not Turning Off in Windows 11 (2026) | 100% Working

Hello tech friend! Is the Search Highlights icon still appearing even after you turned it off? This common Windows 11 glitch can be fixed by restarting the Explorer process. In this video, I will show you how to refresh your system and fix the search bar issues instantly. Follow these steps: STEP 1: Open CMD as Administrator. STEP 2: Click OK on the permission window. STEP 3: Copy and paste this command from the description to stop explorer: taskkill /f /im explorer.exe STEP 4: Copy and paste this command to restart it: start explorer.exe Now your search bar is refreshed and the highlights should be gone! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more daily tech hacks! #Windows11 #SearchHighlights #WindowsFix #CMD #TechTips #ExplorerRestart #Windows10 #FixPC #WindowsTutorial