Autocomplete Understanding Inline in Windows 10
Inline autocomplete in Windows 10's File Explorer (Win+E) and Run dialog (Win+R) provides helpful suggestions as you type, streamlining your workflow. This guide helps you control this feature.
Whether you prefer the convenience of suggestions or find them distracting, this tutorial provides straightforward methods to turn inline autocomplete on or off, enhancing your user experience based on your preference.
Internet Options Method 1: Using
This method utilizes the Internet Options control panel to manage the autocomplete settings.
1. Open the Control Panel (icons view) and select 'Internet Options'.
2. Navigate to the 'Advanced' tab.
3. Under the 'Browser' section, check (enable) or uncheck (disable) 'Use inline AutoComplete in File Explorer and Run Dialog' as desired.
4. Click 'OK' to save your changes.
Note: If enabling inline autocomplete, ensure 'Let Windows track app launches to improve Start and search results' is also turned on to populate the autocomplete history.
REG Files Method 2: Utilizing
REG files provide a quick way to modify the Windows Registry and alter the autocomplete settings. Download the appropriate file based on your desired configuration.
1. Download the '.reg' file for enabling or disabling autocomplete (links provided below).
2. Save the downloaded file to your desktop.
3. Double-click the '.reg' file to merge it with the registry.
4. When prompted, confirm the merge by clicking 'Run', 'Yes', and 'OK'.
5. (Optional) Delete the '.reg' file after successful merging.
Note: Enabling inline autocomplete with this method also requires the 'Let Windows track app launches' setting to be active for history population.
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Download REG Files
Download the pre-configured .reg files for quick enabling or disabling of inline autocomplete.
Use Internet Options
Step-by-step guide to modify the setting via Internet Options.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about this topic.
Download able REG Files
Download these .reg files to quickly modify the registry settings for inline autocomplete:
Turn On Inline Autocomplete: [Link to .reg file]
Turn Off Inline Autocomplete (Default): [Link to .reg file]
Troubleshooting and Considerations
If changes don't immediately appear, restart File Explorer or your computer.
Ensure you have administrative privileges to modify the registry.
Clearing your Run history may temporarily affect suggestions; they will repopulate as you use the system.