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How to Remove Bing from Microsoft Edge: A Step-by-Step Guide

For users of Microsoft Edge, the default search engine, Bing, can sometimes be more of a hindrance than a help. If you are among those who prefer other search engines like Google, Yahoo, or DuckDuckGo, removing Bing from Microsoft Edge is a straightforward process. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it.

Changing the Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge

To start, you need to access the settings of Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge web browser on your computer.
2. Access Settings: Click on the three ellipses (three dots) at the top-right corner of the browser window to open the drop-down menu, and then select "Settings"[2][3][5].

Once in the settings, navigate to the relevant section:

3. Privacy, Search and Services: In the left-hand navigation menu, click on "Privacy, search and services."
4. Address Bar and Search: Scroll down the menu and click on "Address bar and search"[2][3][5].

Here, you can change the default search engine:

5. Select Your Desired Search Engine: Find the option labeled "Search engine used in the address bar." Click on the drop-down menu next to this item, and you will see a list of available search engines, including Google, Yahoo, and DuckDuckGo. Select your preferred search engine from this list[2][3][5].

Removing Bing from the List of Search Engines

While you can change the default search engine, completely removing Bing from the list of available search engines is not directly possible through the settings interface. However, setting a different default search engine effectively bypasses Bing:

• Note: You cannot delete Bing from the list of search engines directly. Instead, setting another search engine as the default will ensure that Bing is not used unless manually selected[1][3].

Additional Steps for Windows 11 Search Bar

If you also want to remove Bing from the Windows 11 search bar, you need to adjust some system settings:

1. Right-click on the Windows Icon: Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left of your screen and select "Settings."
2. Privacy and Security: In the left-hand menu, click on "Privacy and security."
3. Search Permissions: Scroll down and find "Search permissions." Click on it and then disable "Microsoft account work or school account" and "Show search highlights" under the "More settings" section[4].

Removing Bing Chat Icon from Microsoft Edge

To remove the Bing chat icon that appears in the top-right corner of Microsoft Edge, you need to edit the registry:

1. Open Registry Editor: Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Click "Yes" to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the Relevant Key: Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Policies. If the "Policies" key does not exist, create it by right-clicking on "Software," selecting "New" > "Key," and naming it "Policies."
3. Create the Edge Key: Inside the "Policies" key, create a new key named "Microsoft" if it does not exist. Then, inside the "Microsoft" key, create another key named "Edge."
4. Create the Hubs Sidebar Enabled Value: Inside the "Edge" key, right-click and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value." Name this value "HubsSidebarEnabled" and set its value data to 0[4].

After these steps, reload the policies in Microsoft Edge by typing edge://policy/ in the address bar and clicking "Reload policies." This will remove the Bing chat icon from the top-right corner of the browser.

Final Adjustments

• Restart Microsoft Edge: Close and reopen Microsoft Edge to ensure all changes take effect.
• Clear Browsing Data: If necessary, clear browsing data, disable extensions, and update Edge to ensure no residual settings are causing issues[3].

By following these steps, you can effectively remove Bing as the default search engine in Microsoft Edge and even from the Windows 11 search bar, allowing you to customize your browsing experience according to your preferences.