Summary: Use Windows PowerShell 4.0 in Windows 8.1 to verify Windows Search settings.

 How can I use Windows PowerShell 4.0 to see how Windows Search is configured on my Windows 8.1 device?

 Use the Get-WindowsSearchSetting cmdlet:

PS C:> Get-WindowsSearchSetting

Setting                                    Value

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EnableWebResultsSetting                    True

EnableMeteredWebResultsSetting             True

SearchExperience                           PersonalizedAndLocation

WindowsSafeSearchSetting                   Moderate