How To Remove Bing Chat From Windows 10 – Easy Guide

How to Remove Bing Chat From Microsoft Edge on Windows 10: An Easy Guide

In recent updates, Microsoft has integrated the Bing Chat feature into Microsoft Edge, introducing a new "Discover" button and sidebar that utilize AI capabilities. While this feature can be useful for some, others may find it unnecessary or intrusive. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove the Bing Chat button from Microsoft Edge on Windows 10.

Method 1: Disable Through Browser Settings

One of the simplest methods to remove the Bing Chat button is through the browser settings.

• Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dotted menu icon in the top-right corner.
• Select the "Settings" option from the dropdown menu.
• Navigate to the "Sidebar" section within the settings.
• Under "App Specific Settings," select "Copilot" or "Bing Chat" depending on the labeling in your version.
• Toggle off the "Show Copilot" or "Show Bing Chat" option. This will immediately remove the Bing Chat button from the top-right corner of the browser window[5][3][4].

Method 2: Edit the Edge Shortcut

For a more permanent solution, you can edit the Microsoft Edge shortcut to disable the Bing Chat feature.

• Right-click on the Microsoft Edge shortcut on your taskbar or desktop and select "Properties."
• In the "Properties" window, navigate to the "Shortcut" tab.
• In the "Target" field, append the following flag after a space: --disable-features=msUndersideButton.
• Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
• To ensure all Edge processes are closed, open the Command Prompt and type taskkill /f /im msedge.exe and press Enter.
• Restart Microsoft Edge, and the Bing Chat button should no longer appear[3][4].

Method 3: Disable Startup Boost and Modify Shortcut

Another approach involves disabling the Startup Boost feature and modifying the shortcut.

• Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dotted menu icon in the top-right corner.
• Select "Settings" and then navigate to "System and performance."
• Turn off the "Startup boost" option.
• Right-click the Microsoft Edge icon in the taskbar, right-click on "Microsoft Edge," and select "Properties."
• In the "Target" field, add the flag --disable-features=msUndersideButton after a space.
• Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
• Restart Microsoft Edge to see the changes take effect[1][4].

Method 4: Using Registry Editor (Advanced)

For advanced users, you can disable the Bing Chat feature through the Registry Editor, though this method carries some risk and requires caution.

• Open the Start menu and search for "regedit." Open the Registry Editor.
• Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft.
• Right-click the "Microsoft" key, select "New," and then click on "Key." Name this key "Edge."
• Right-click the newly created "Edge" key, select "New," and then click on "DWORD 32-bit (Value)." Name this value "HubsSidebarEnabled."
• Double-click the newly created value and set its value to 0.
• Click "OK" to save the changes.
• Open Microsoft Edge, type edge://policy in the address bar, and press Enter. Click the "Reload Policies" button.
• This will disable the Bing Chat feature and the sidebar[4].

By following these methods, you can effectively remove the Bing Chat button from Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 system, tailoring your browsing experience to your preferences.