About Search Deflector
Search Deflector is a small system utility that redirects searches made from the start menu or Cortana to whatever browser and search engine you prefer, removing ties with Microsoft Edge and Bing.
Search Deflector 1.3.2
Search Deflector is a small system utility that redirects searches made from the start menu or Cortana to whatever browser and search engine you prefer, removing ties with Microsoft Edge and Bing.
- By spikespaz
- Open Source
Technical details
| Publisher | spikespaz |
|---|---|
| Author | Jacob Birkett |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | SearchDeflector.SearchDeflector |
| Requirements | Windows 10 or later |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Search Deflector from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=SearchDeflector.SearchDeflector -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=SearchDeflector.SearchDeflector -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=SearchDeflector.SearchDeflector -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"SearchDeflector-Installer.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
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Frequently asked questions
Is Search Deflector free?
Yes. Search Deflector is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Search Deflector?
The latest version is 1.3.2.
Is it safe to download Search Deflector?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 5748459a852af0aab295cc1aa45e2e78785fb74b8f9880ab7a88ae2ddfbda630.
Which Windows versions does Search Deflector support?
Search Deflector requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install Search Deflector silently?
Run the offline installer with "SearchDeflector-Installer.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=SearchDeflector.SearchDeflector -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Search Deflector?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Search Deflector and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=SearchDeflector.SearchDeflector -e.
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