Say Goodbye to Bing: How to Get Rid of Bing on Windows 10/11

Table of contents

Why Disable Microsoft Bing on Your PC?
How to Get Rid of Microsoft Bing on Windows 10 and 11
Conclusion
FAQ

Microsoft Bing is everywhere. It’s in your browsers, on your computer, heavily integrated into features like the Start menu or taskbar, and even pops up where you don’t want it. A good example is when you’re searching for local apps or files, and Bing displays web search results.

It’s really annoying! If you want to know ho w to get rid of Bin g for good, you’re in the right place. I’ll walk you through step-by-step instructions to remove Bing from your computer and popular browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

Let’s begin.

Microsoft has made it impossible to completely delete Bing from your PC because they’ve deeply integrated it into Windows as part of its features. So, you can only disable or reduce its influence in certain areas to make it less intrusive. But no worries, the steps in this guide will effectively reduce its presence, making it look like it’s uninstalled.

Why Disable Microsoft Bing on Your PC?

I get it—if you’re here, you’re probably fed up with Bing showing up on your PC. You’re probably one of the many users who have complained about their default browsers and search engines (Chrome and Google) always changing to Edge and Bing.

Other users just completely hate Bing and don’t want to have anything to do with it, which I totally understand.

Take local searches, for example. When you’re looking for a file or app on your computer, Bing often pulls up unrelated web results alongside them. This slows things down and adds unnecessary clutter to your workflow. Here are other top reasons why people choose to disable Bing:

Performance concerns. Integrating Bing with Windows Search can slow down your PC, especially when it’s pulling online results for local searches.
Privacy and data tracking. Some users are uncomfortable with Microsoft collecting data through Bing search activity, especially when it’s baked into Windows features.
Cleaner search experience. Disabling Bing helps keep local searches focused on your files and apps, without web results getting in the way.

Whatever your reason, the steps below will help you re move Bing from Windows 1 1 and 10 PCs.

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How to Get Rid of Microsoft Bing on Windows 10 and 11

If you are wondering how to remove Bing from Windows 11 or Windows 10, the instructions below will help.

You can immediately choose the most appropriate method or try them individually until you reach your goal.

Step 1: How to disable Bing by changing the default search engine in your browser

The easiest way to stop using Bing is by switching your browser’s default search engine. Here’s a quick summary of how to change the default search engine in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other well-known browsers:

Browser	Steps to change the default search engine
Google Chrome	Open Chrome, go to Settings > Search Engine > Change > Select the search engine you want > Click Set as default
Microsoft Edge	Open your browser, go to Settings > Start, home, and new tab page > Open these pages > Add a new page > Add the URL to complete the process
Mozilla Firefox	Open your browser, go to Settings > Search > Select the search engine under Default Search Engine
Opera	Open the browser, go to Settings > Search engine > Select your preferred browser
Brave	Open the browser, go to Settings > Select the search engine from the options
DuckDuckGo Browser	Open the browser, go to Settings > Search engine > Select your preferred search engine
Arc Browser	Open Arc, go to Tab Switcher > Settings > Search Engine > Choose your new default search engine

Now, let’s go through the details with visual guides:

How to get rid of Bing in Chrome as the default search engine

Launch the Chrome browser on your Windows 10 or 11 computer.
Navigate to the top-right corner of the browser’s window, and click on the three-dot icon.
Select Settings from the menu.

From the left pane, select the Search engine option and click on Change.

From the left pane, select the Search engine option and click on Change

In the Search engine tab, click on Change.
Select Google or your preferred search engine and select Set as default.

Select Google or your preferred search engine and select Set as default

How to disable Bing search on Windows 10 and 11 in Microsoft Edge

Fire up the Edge browser on your Windows PC.
Click the three horizontal dots at the top-right corner of the browser and go to Settings.

Click the three horizontal dots at the top-right corner of the browser and go to Settings

Next, go to the Start, home, and new tab page option from the Settings menu and select Open custom sites under On startup.

Next, go to the Start, home, and new tab page option from the Settings menu and select Open custom sites under On startup

Click Add site and enter your new search engine address. Click Add to complete the process.

Click Add site and enter your new search engine address

How to disable Bing Search on Windows 10 and 11 in Mozilla Firefox

Open the Firefox browser on your computer.
Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of your browser and select the Settings option.

Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of your browser and select the Settings option

Then, click Search from the left pane, click the current search engine (Bing) under Default Search Engine to expand the options, and select the search engine you want.

Click Search from the left pane, click the current search engine (Bing) under Default Search Engine to expand the options, and select the search engine you want

Step 2: How to get rid of Microsoft Bing by uninstalling Bing apps

Here is another tip on how to remove Bing from Windows 10/11: Delete any Bing-related apps from your system. You can do that with the help of the Settings app:

Here’s how to do it on Windows 11. Keep in mind the steps are similar if you’re using Windows 10:

You can only delete Bing-related apps, but you can’t actually delete the Edge browser. It’s integrated into Windows. However, this process will help you decrease Bing’s visibility on your Windows PC.

Press the Windows key + I combo.
Click Apps.
Select Installed apps if you’re running Windows 11.

Select Installed apps if you’re running Windows 11

Search for Bing apps (you can use the search field), click each item, and select Uninstall.

Search for Bing apps (you can use the search field), click each item, and select Uninstall

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Step 3: How to remove Bing from Windows 11/Windows 10 using the Registry Editor

You can use the Registry Editor to remove Bing features. This method primarily removes Bing’s integration with Windows Search. For example, after going through the steps below:

Bing will no longer display web search results when you use the Start menu or taskbar search bar.
If Cortana is enabled, it’ll be prevented from using Bing to fetch web-based suggestions or results.
Bing-powered search suggestions in the Start menu or taskbar will be disabled.

Warning!

Before I show you the steps, remember that the Registry Editor is a powerful tool that directly modifies your system’s core settings.

While it can help you disable Bing features, any incorrect changes can lead to serious issues, such as system instability and software malfunctions.

Mistakes can also render your computer unusable. So, always back up your registry before making any edits, and follow instructions carefully.

Go through the steps carefully:

Press the Windows + R shortcut on your keyboard and enter regedit.

Press the Windows + R shortcut on your keyboard and enter regedit

Once in the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search. You can copy and paste it into the search field after Computer.

Once in the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSearch

In the right pane, right-click, select New, and choose DWORD (32-bit) Value.

In the right pane, right-click, select New, and choose DWORD (32-bit) Value

Then, name it BingSearchEnabled.

Double-click BingSearchEnabled, set Value data to 0, and click OK.

Double-click BingSearchEnabled, set Value data to 0, and click OK

Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

This method disables Bing web search results in Windows Search. However, Cortana has been fully removed in Windows 11 builds, so you likely won’t need to worry about it.

If you’re using Cortana in Windows 10, follow the same steps above and set the CortanaConsent value to 0 to make sure it doesn’t fetch web results via Bing. You can create the CortanaConsent DWORD as explained earlier if it isn’t available. But remember that Cortana’s functionality has been significantly reduced.

Optional method: Use the Local Group Policy Editor to turn off Microsoft Bing

If you’re using Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor as an alternative way to disable Bing. This method is usually safer and easier than using the Registry Editor. Here’s how to do it:

Press the Windows + R keyboard combo to launch the Run dialog box. Then, type gpedit.msc into Run and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.

Type gpedit.msc into Run and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor

Double-click on Computer Configuration to expand it if it’s not opened already. Then, double-click on Administrative Templates.

Double-click on Computer Configuration to expand it if it’s not opened already

Next, double-click on Windows Components and select Search.

Next, double-click on Windows Components and select Search

Double-click on the Don’t search the web or display web results in Search setting and make sure it’s set to Enabled. Then, select Apply and click on OK.

Double-click on the Don’t search the web or display web results in Search setting and make sure it’s set to Enabled

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Conclusion

I’m sure—in this article, I’ve answered your question, “How do I get rid of Bing?” Removing Bing from your Windows PC isn’t always straightforward, but with the right steps, you can reclaim control over your searches and browsing experience.

While Microsoft won’t let you completely erase Bing, you now know how to stop its interference—from changing your default search engine to disabling Bing in Windows Search and startup.

If Bing keeps sneaking back, double-check for stubborn settings, installed extensions, or software that might be resetting your preferences.

If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments below!

FAQ

If Bing keeps showing up when you search, it’s likely because it’s still set as your default search engine, either in your browser, the Windows search bar, or both. To fix this, check your browser settings and update them to Google or your preferred search engine.

Bing can be persistent because of hidden browser extensions, Windows updates, or third-party apps that reset your search settings. Some malware or browser hijackers, like the Bing redirect virus, can also force Bing as your search engine, change homepage settings, and redirect searches without your consent.

This hijacker often installs itself through deceptive downloads or bundled software, which makes it difficult to remove. If it keeps coming back, scan your PC for unwanted programs, check for suspicious extensions, and make sure no Windows setting is restoring it automatically.

Yes, disabling Bing is completely safe. It won’t break Windows Search, and you’ll still be able to find your files, apps, and settings. The only thing you’re removing is Bing’s integration with the search bar, meaning your web searches won’t be forced through Bing anymore. If you ever change your mind, you can easily re-enable it in your settings.