Microsoft Bing is a search engine made by Microsoft. Some people like it, but others want to remove it from Windows 11. We will show you how to do this. You will learn how to uninstall Bing and make your search better.
Change Default Search Engine in Browser
Changing the default search engine can help you avoid Bing search on Windows 11. This makes your web searches more personal. It caters to your preferences better.
If you use Google Chrome, here’s what to do:
- Open Google Chrome. Click the three-dot menu icon at the top right.
- Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
- On the left, choose “Search engine”.
- Pick a search engine other than Bing for the address bar.
- Your new choice is automatically saved.
Microsoft Edge works a bit differently to change defaults:
- Start Microsoft Edge. Click the three-dot menu icon at the top.
- Choose “Settings” from the menu.
- Go to “Privacy, search, and services” by scrolling down.
- Choose a different search engine from the options.
- After you close settings, it saves your new search engine.
Why Changing the Default Search Engine is Beneficial
By switching the default search engine, you control what you see online. This means you can avoid Bing on Windows 11. You pick a search engine that meets your needs, whether for its features, privacy, or accuracy. It’s about making your online searches work just for you.
| Browser | Steps |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | 1. Open Chrome 2. Click on the three-dot menu icon 3. Select “Settings” 4. Click on “Search engine” 5. Choose a search engine other than Bing |
| Microsoft Edge | 1. Open Edge 2. Click on the three-dot menu icon 3. Select “Settings” 4. Scroll down and click on “Privacy, search, and services” 5. Choose a search engine other than Bing |
Uninstall Bing Apps
Want to get rid of Bing on Windows 11? Uninstalling Bing apps can help. First, go to the Settings app. Then, find the “Apps” section. From there, you can remove any Bing apps. This will improve your Windows 11 search without Bing.
To uninstall Bing apps, follow these steps:
- Start by clicking the Start button in Windows 11. Next, open the Settings app with the gear icon.
- Inside Settings, choose “Apps”.
- You will see a list of your apps.
- Find any Bing apps by looking through the list or using the search bar.
- Choose the Bing app you want to remove.
- A window about the app will show up. Click “Uninstall”.
- Then, confirm the uninstall.
After these steps, the Bing app won’t be on your Windows 11 anymore. You’ll have a Bing-free search. Now, you can search the way you want with other search engines.
Make sure to do this for all your Bing apps. This way, you fully remove Bing from your Windows 11.
Next, I’ll show you another way to delete Bing from Windows 11 using the Registry Editor. Continue to find out more.
Remove Bing using Registry Editor
If you want Bing gone from Windows 11, try the Registry Editor. Be careful, as this involves editing important parts of your system. You will tweak settings to shoo away Bing from Windows 11.
Here’s how to get to the Registry Editor:
- Press Win + R on your keyboard to see the Run dialog box.
- Type regedit and tap Enter to launch the Registry Editor.
- In the window, go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\Search - Look for the BingSearchEnabled DWORD value inside the Search key.
- Open the BingSearchEnabled value by double-clicking it.
- Change the value from 1 to 0 and press OK to save.
Note:
This change sets BingSearchEnabled to 0. Bing’s search help goes away and the Bing logo leaves Microsoft Edge.
It’s really important to be careful in the Registry Editor. Wrong changes can mess up your computer. If you’re not sure, get help or back up your registry first.
| Registry Key | Value to Modify | Modified Value |
|---|---|---|
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\Search | BingSearchEnabled | 0 |
Block Bing via Cortana’s Settings
Cortana is great for finding things on your computer. But, you can stop Bing from showing up on Windows 11 by stopping Cortana. This helps you make your search look just the way you want.
To stop Bing, just follow these steps:
- Click on the Windows Start button.
- Type “Cortana” in the search bar and click “Cortana & Search settings”.
- Find the “Searching Windows” section in Cortana’s settings.
- Switch off the option “Search online and include web results” to stop Bing from showing up.
- You can also switch off “Use Cortana even when my device is locked” to have Cortana do less.
By turning off certain settings, you can avoid seeing Bing’s search results. This way, you get a search that’s Bing-free.
Cortana Settings to Block Bing
| Settings | Description | Toggle |
|---|---|---|
| Search online and include web results | Prevents Bing search results from showing in Cortana. | Off |
| Use Cortana even when my device is locked | Stops Cortana from working when the device is locked. | Off |
Conclusion
Deleting Bing from Windows 11 makes searching better and your system run smoother. You can remove Bing and set your search choices how you like them.
First, change your browser’s search engine to one you prefer. This is easy to do in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Just go to settings and pick your favorite to stop seeing Bing.
Next, use the Settings app to get rid of Bing apps. This step takes Bing further away from your system. It’s all about cutting its influence on your device.
To really say goodbye to Bing, go into the Registry Editor. Here, you can turn off search suggestions and get rid of Bing in Microsoft Edge. This completely rids your system of Bing.
Another way to avoid Bing is by using Cortana’s settings. Turn off the setting that shows Bing links. This gives you a more tailored search without Bing in the way.
These easy steps can help you take Bing off your system. This will make your searches better and your device run smoother. Choose your search engine and get searching the way you like best.