ok so i read that computer cops link.... and theres a lot to read so i didnt read it all, but from what i got nobody can get the seach bar off of their taskbar.... maybe i read it wrong.... i guess it really doesnt bg me that much, i just have to close it every time i log on... but still i want it gone lol... oh well thanks for tryin to help guys but unless im missing something, i cant get rid of it