Remove Bing Chat Windows 11: Ultimate Guide for Users

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Remove Bing Chat on Windows 11: Ultimate Guide for Users

With the increasing integration of Bing Chat AI into various Microsoft products, including Windows 11, many users are seeking ways to disable or completely remove this feature. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to achieve this.

To disable Bing Chat AI from the taskbar search on Windows 11, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Windows 11 Home Screen: Go to your Windows 11 home screen where the Search box is displayed in the taskbar.
  2. Open Windows Settings: Press the "Windows" and "I" keys simultaneously to open the Windows 11 Settings screen.
  3. Select Privacy and Security: In the list of menu options on the left side of the screen, click on "Privacy and Security."
  4. Access Search Permissions: Scroll down to the "Windows Permissions" section and click on "Search permissions."
  5. Disable Bing Chat AI: In the "Search permissions" screen, you can adjust settings to disable Bing Chat AI. However, the exact option to disable it might not be directly available here, so you may need to proceed with other methods for a complete disablement[1][2].

If you prefer to hide the Bing Chat AI icon rather than completely disabling it, you can do so through the personalization settings:

  1. Open Start Menu and Settings: Click on the Start menu and then select "Settings."
  2. Go to Personalization: Navigate to the "Personalization" section.
  3. Access Taskbar Settings: Scroll down and click on "Taskbar."
  4. Manage Search Box: Look for the search box settings and click on the dropdown next to the search icon.
  5. Hide Bing Chat AI: Select the option that hides the Bing Chat AI icon. If you select "Search icon only," the Bing Chat AI icon will also be hidden[2].

Disabling Bing Chat on Microsoft Edge

For users who also want to disable Bing Chat on Microsoft Edge, here are the steps:

Using the App Shortcut

  1. Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
  2. Access Settings: Click the three-dotted button in the top-right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Navigate to System and Performance: Click on "System and performance."
  4. Turn Off Startup Boost: Disable the "Startup boost" option.
  5. Modify the App Shortcut: Right-click the Microsoft Edge icon in the taskbar, right-click on "Microsoft Edge," and select "Properties." Append --disable-features=msUndersideButton to the "Target" setting and apply the changes[3].

Using the Registry

  1. Open Registry Editor: Press the "Windows" key, search for regedit, and open the Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to the Relevant Key: Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft and create a new key named "Edge."
  3. Create a New DWORD Value: Right-click the newly created key, select "New" and then "DWORD 32-bit (Value)," and name it HubsSidebarEnabled. Set its value to 0.
  4. Reload Policies in Microsoft Edge: Open Microsoft Edge, type edge://policy in the address bar, and click the "Reload Policies" button[3].

For a more thorough removal of Bing-related features, you can follow these additional steps:

Uninstalling Bing Apps

  1. Open Settings: Press the "Windows" key + "I" to open Settings.
  2. Access Apps & Features: Click on the "Apps" tile.
  3. Uninstall Bing Apps: Search for any Bing-related apps (e.g., Bing Bar or Bing Protect), click on them, and select "Uninstall"[5].

Using the Registry Editor

  1. Backup Your System: Before making changes to the Registry, ensure you have a backup of your system.
  2. Open Registry Editor: Press the "Windows" key + "S," enter regedit, and open the Registry Editor.
  3. Navigate to the Relevant Key: Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search.
  4. Create a New DWORD Value: Right-click in the right pane, select "New" and then "DWORD 32-bit (Value)," and name it BingSearchEnabled. Set its value to 0.
  5. Restart Your Computer: Restart your computer to apply the registry changes[5].

Blocking Microsoft Bing via Local Group Policy Editor

For users with access to the Local Group Policy Editor, you can block Microsoft Bing completely:

  1. Open Local Group Policy Editor: Press the "Windows" key + "R," enter gpedit.msc, and open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  2. Navigate to the Relevant Policy: Go to the appropriate policy section and create or modify policies to disable Bing search.
  3. Apply Changes: Apply the changes and restart your computer[5].

By following these detailed steps, users can effectively disable or remove Bing Chat AI and other Bing-related features from their Windows 11 systems, tailoring their experience to their preferences.

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