Edge comes pre-installed on Windows 11 with Bing as its default search engine. Despite Microsoft’s efforts, Bing is not on a par with Google as far as the accuracy of the search results is concerned. That’s why many users prefer to remove Bing completely and switch to Google’s search engine. If you want to get rid of Bing, but you don’t know how to do that, follow the steps below to get the job done.
How Do I Remove Bing Search From Windows 11?
Disable Search Box Suggestions and Bing Search
Tweak your Registry settings and disable Search Box Suggestions, as well as Bing Search.
- Launch the Registry Editor.
- Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
- Right-click on the Windows folder, and create a new Explorer key.
- Select the new Explorer Folder, and right-click on an empty area in the right-hand pane.
- Then, select New → DWORD (32-bit).
- Name the new key DisableSearchBoxSuggestions.
- Double-click on it and change its value from 0 to 1.
Let’s disable Bing Search now.
- Navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search - Locate the BingSearchEnabled key on the right-hand pane.
- Double-click on it and change its value from 1 to 0 (zero).
Remove Bing from Edge
To remove Bing Search from Microsoft Edge:
- Launch Edge and open a new browser tab.
- Go to Settings and more (the three dots).
- Scroll down Settings.
- In the left-hand pane, click on Privacy, search, and services.
- Then, scroll all the way down to Services.
- Select Address bar and search.
- Under Search engine used in the address bar, select Google or another search engine.
- Save the settings, and restart Edge.
If you want to protect your privacy, you can use DuckDuckGo. This privacy-focused search engine doesn’t save your search queries or personal information.
Windows Update may sometimes mess up your settings and restore Edge as your default search engine and browser. If you notice any changes after installing a major Windows update, you may want to check your browser configuration and restore your previous settings.
Switch to a Different Browser
To enjoy the best possible browsing experience, we suggest switching to a different browser altogether. For example, if you want to use Google Search, set Chrome as your default browser. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a privacy-focused browser, consider switching to Brave, Tor, Iridium, and so on.
Conclusion
To remove Bing Search from Windows 11, edit your Registry and disable Search Box Suggestions and Bing Search. Then, navigate to Edge Settings, and select “Services”. Under “Search engine used in the address bar”, select Google or another search engine. Save the new settings, and refresh your browser.
Did you manage to get rid of Bing Search with the help of this guide? Let us know in the comments below.
AmsRed says
I removed it, set google as default, but still keeps going to bing when I do searches, how do I get rid of this nuisance??
Judy Mason says
I HAVE THE VERY SAME PROBLEM. AM CONSIDERING RETURNING MY NEW HP LAPTOP THAT WAS OVER $600 @ BEST BUY & GET A CHROME LAPTOP WHICH IS MUCH CHEAPER & WON’T CONTINUALLY SEE BING ON MY START UP OR BE HARRASSED BY A GARBAGE WIN 11 WHICH WE SUPPOSIDLY MUST HAVE BEFORE 2023. MICROSOFT EDGE HAS CHANGED MY PAGE ICONS FROM GOOGLE TO BING W/O ME TOUCHING A THING & CONTINUALLY WANTS ME TO MAKE EDGE/BING MY SEARCH ENGINE. BING IS CONSTANTLY ON STARTUP & HAVE REMOVED BING WHEREVER I FOUND IT, YET IT IS STILL THERE ON WIN 11. I HATE WIN 11. WISH SOMEONE WOULD COME THRU W/A GOOD FIX FOR DISABLING BING.
papa says
You don’t seem to know what’s even in the registry. this is totally wrong. Bingsearch does not exist
John says
Useless. Not a fan of Windoze anyway. [1] Bing – can’t kill it, [2] Task Menu auto-hide keeps resetting, [3] Reliability rating a 1 – – multiple windoze and explorer crashes daily, Got a Linux box that runs for months without any issues.
Unimpressed in Oregon says
This did not work. The BingSearchEnabled wasn’t there. I had already removed Being from Chrome and Edge and still it now pops up everytime I log into Windows. I followed several other steps from other articles and it has only become more persistent. I’m not sure if Bing is opening this or Edge. Google is my default on both Chrome and Edge. I agree with others….waste of time here.
jamesfife says
bing wasnt even on the list of search engines. i think it was installed along with other pictures content.what a scam.bing is garbage.
Dave R. says
Waste of time. Found the search folder, nothing mentioning Bing in it. As asked above, why do you waste our time with useless guides.
larry boydston says
Why do you even claim to offer good advice about Bing removal ? I read the reviews before I tried your advice. Thank God i did. I don’t have time for worthless “fixes” that are rampant on the Internet. I now Google such bad advice about 2 hours a day. Thanks a lot for wasting my time…..the time I spent to tell you this. You don’t care anyway !
kayon says
I coulnt get rid of bing even after several time attempt… disappointed
124v says
does not work. Can not find Search file
William Records says
I am having the same problem as everyone else here is having. No matter what I do I try to open Edge as my search engine and it is hijacked by BING !!! I hate it. Why was this search engine installed in the first place? It has a bad reputation on the internet as being a place where hackers hang out so what is the problem. I love this Lenovo Ideapad 3 but will be returning it if someone doesn’t get back to me and help me get rid of it forever.
Phil says
No. This does not work. Tried it several times.
dart says
tried this & still binggg
my quest is to remove the bing search from start menu search… not edge since I never use it anyway,
regardless, this does not work for blocking nor disabling it.
Tamara says
Didn’t work I’m sorry to say I got stuck at the very end of the HKEY_CurrentUser\>>>>> search ——but there is no search option!
This is a brand new laptop and it’s acting like it’s 10 years old. It’s disgusting I have to take it back. Pages won’t load.
mick spicer says
Cannot get rid of bing from windows 11, even set search engine to goodle has default but Bing still there, I hate the stupid bing, will but a mac if this continues.So slow and cannot set it how I want.!!!
Chrissi says
No it does not help. I have changed everything, rebooted and it’s STILL BING! I absolutely hate 11.
Mike says
I was able to disable DisableSearchBoxSuggestions. That is much better thank you!
I tried your other suggestions, but it appears that Microsoft has taken steps to prevent this. The final folder “Search” is not in my Windows 11 registry.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\”Search”
I was able to switch Google to my default search engine. This but is a slight improvement, but Bing is like a virus. I attempted to delete Bing from the list of search engines, but there is no option for that. At least I was able to edit and give it a name that I felt is more suitable.