Allow Cloud Search

Policy ID

AllowCloudSearch

Scope

Computer Configuration

Supported on

At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10

Source

Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)

Category

Windows Components › Search

Description

Options

• Cloud Search Setting
  • Disable Cloud Search
  • Enable Cloud Search
  • User Selected

Registry

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