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Set what information is shared in Search

This policy setting allows you to control what information is shared with Bing in Search. If you enable this policy setting, you can specify one of four settings, which users won't be able to change: -User info and location: Share a user's search history, some Microsoft account info, and specific location to personalize their search and other Microsoft experiences. -User info only: Share a user's search history and some Microsoft account info to personalize their search and other Microsoft experiences. -Anonymous info: Share usage information but don't share search history, Microsoft account info or specific location. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can choose what information is shared in Search.

Policy Details

Policy Name
SearchPrivacy
Registry Key
SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search
Value Name
ConnectedSearchPrivacy
Supported On
Microsoft Windows 8.1. Not supported on Windows 10 or later
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

Type of information

Type: enum

Allowed Values
  • 1 User info and location
  • 2 User info only
  • 3 Anonymous info