--- main-menu/etc/slab.schemas.in.in	(revision 278)
+++ main-menu/etc/slab.schemas.in.in	(working copy)
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ 
 			<applyto>/desktop/gnome/applications/main-menu/lock-down/search_area_visible</applyto>
 			<owner>gnome-main-menu</owner>
 			<type>bool</type>
-			<default>true</default>
+			<default>false</default>
 			<locale name="C">
 				<short>lock-down status for the search area</short>
 				<long>set to true if the search area should be visible and active.</long>