How to Remove Bing from Windows, Mac, & Mobile: 9 Ways

Bing is Microsoft's official search engine designed to be an effective alternative to Google. Although Bing often yields great results, you may prefer to use Google as your default option for searching the web. If you're using Windows 10 or 11, you've probably also noticed that Bing results now appear when you search from the Windows/Cortana search bar. This How.com.vn article will show you how to change your web browser's default search engine to something other than Bing, remove Bing Chat from Microsoft Edge, and how to remove Bing's desktop search options from your Windows PC.

Things You Should Know

If searching the web runs the search in Bing, change your default search engine to Google, DuckDuckGo, or any other option.
If your browser opens to Bing when you launch it, you'll need to change your startup page or homepage.
You can remove Bing Chat and the Bing sidebar from Edge for Windows with a quick registry hack.

Method 1

Method 1 of 9:

Removing from Windows 10 Search

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Open the Registry Editor. To do so, press Windows key + S, type regedit, then click Registry Editor. Microsoft has technically removed the option to disable Bing search results in the Windows search bar. If you're still opposed to seeing Bing results in your Windows searches, you can edit the registry.
- This is not recommended by Microsoft, but it's still possible if you're not afraid to make registry changes.
$Step 2 Go to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows."$
You can do this by typing or pasting that address into the address bar at the top of Registry Editor and pressing Enter.
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You're almost there!
You should now see some options in the right panel.
A menu will expand.
This create a new key.
The new key is now created.
This opens the details of your new key.
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Type a zero into the data field and click OK. If the value was already zero, there's no need to change anything. This is all you'll need to do to remove Bing from Windows Search.
- Restart your PC when you're finished so the changes will take effect.

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Removing from Windows 11 Search

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Open the Registry Editor. To do so, press Windows key + S, type regedit, then click Registry Editor. While Microsoft doesn't give you an easy way to turn off Bing search suggestions when you use the Windows 11 search bar, you can disable these suggestions in your registry.
- This method is not recommended by Microsoft, but it should work to make your Windows 11 search bar stop searching the web with Bing.
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Go to the Explorer registry key. To get there, type or paste this address into the bar at the top of Registry Editor, then press Enter:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
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Create a new DWORD. Here's how:
- Right-click an empty area on the right side of the panel.
- Select New.
- Click DWORD (32-bit) Value.
You should now see a new option called DisableSearchBoxSuggestions in the right panel.
This opens the Edit DWORD box.
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Restart your PC. Once you restart, you should no longer see Bing suggestions in the Windows 11 search bar.
- Microsoft may get rid of this workaround in a future update, but it should work for now.

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Removing Bing Chat from Edge (Windows)

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Open the Registry Editor. If you don't want to see Bing Chat at the top-right corner of Microsoft Edge, you can do a quick registry hack to remove it. To open the registry, press Windows key + S, type regedit, then click Registry Editor.
- Doing this fix will remove the entire Bing sidebar from the right side of Edge, restoring it to a more Chrome-like experience.
- This fix may be undone by Microsoft in a future update, but it should work in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 for now.
$How.com.vn English: Step 2 Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft.$
To do this, type or paste that address into the address bar at the top of the Registry Editor, then press Enter.
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Create a new key called Edge. First, if you already see a folder called Edge in the left panel under "Microsoft," you can skip this step. But if you don't, here's how to create it:
- Right-click a blank area of the right panel.
- Select New > Key.
- Type Edge and press Enter.^{[1]XResearch source}
A menu will expand.
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Create a new DWORD called HubsSidebarEnabled. Here's how:
- Right-click Edge in the left panel.
- Select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- Name the new DWORD HubsSidebarEnabled and press Enter.
- Double-click HubsSidebarEnabled and make sure there is a 0 in the "Value data" field. If not, replace the current number with 0 and click OK.
You can do this by typing or pasting that address into the address bar and pressing Enter.
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Click the Reload Policies button. This disables the sidebar and the Bing Chat icon.
- If you change your mind and want to bring Bing Chat and the sidebar back:
  - Return to the Registry Editor.
  - Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
  - Double-click HubsSidebarEnabled and change the "0" to "1."
  - Click OK.
  - Go to edge://policy in Microsoft Edge.
  - Click Reload Policies.

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Removing from Chrome (PC & Mac)

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If you use Google Chrome on your computer and don't want to see Bing anymore, you can use this method to remove it.^{[2]XResearch source}
You'll see the three-dot menu at the top-right corner of Chrome.
It's on the left panel.
If Bing is your current search engine, click the menu and select Google, DuckDuckGo, or your preferred option.
It's on the left panel. Now you'll see which page(s) open when you launch Chrome.
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Select an option other than Bing.
- To use the default Chrome startup tab, select Open the New Tab page.
- If the current option is "Open a specific page or set of pages" and you see a page that has "Bing" or "Microsoft" in the address, click the three-dot menu next to the address and select Remove.
- Alternatively, you can choose Continue where you left off to reopen any pages you had open when you closed Chrome.
It's on the left panel. If you have any Bing extensions, such as Microsoft Bing with Search Rewards or Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search, you can disable them here.
To remove an extension, click Remove beneath its name, then click Remove to confirm.

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Removing from Chrome (Mobile)

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If your default search engine in Chrome is set to Bing, you can change it to a different search engine easily.
This opens your Chrome settings.
Your default search engine appears here.^{[3]XResearch source}
If you want to switch to Google or DuckDuckGo, choose your preferred option from the menu.

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Removing from Safari (Mac)

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It's the blue-and-white compass icon on the Dock. Use this method if you want to search the web using a search engine other than Bing in Safari on your computer.
You'll see this bar at the top of Safari. A list of search engines will appear.^{[4]XResearch source}
You can select Google, DuckDuckGo, or your preferred search engine.
It's in the menu bar at the top-left corner of the screen.
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Click Settings on the menu. Your Safari settings will appear.^{[5]XResearch source}
- If you don't see this option, click Preferences instead.
- If opening Settings doesn't take you to the General tab, click General now.
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Use a startup page that isn't Bing. If you see a web address that contains "Microsoft" or "Bing" in the "Homepage" bar, or simply any address you don't recognize, replace it with your preferred startup page.
- For example, if you'd rather use Google, you'd type https://www.google.com.
You'll see it at the top of the Settings panel.
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Remove Bing-related extensions. If there is a Bing extension installed, such as "Microsoft Bing for Safari," "Bing Redirect," or "Microsoft Start," select it, then click Uninstall. This removes Bing from Safari.^{[6]XResearch source}
- While you're in the Extensions area, look for any other extensions you don't recognize. Some forms of malware install extensions that will automatically restore Bing back to Safari. Delete all extensions you don't recognize to be on the safe side.
- If you continue to see Bing in Safari after making these changes, your Mac may be infected with Bing Redirect malware. Scan your Mac for viruses malware using a free tool like Malwarebytes or ClamXav to remove it.

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Removing from Safari (iPhone & iPad)

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You'll find this gray gear icon on your home screen.
It's in the 5th group of settings.
It's the first option under "SEARCH."
For example, tap Google if you want your default search engine to be Google. The change will take effect immediately.
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Delete the Bing app or Microsoft Start app (if installed). Both of these apps may lead to Bing opening up on your iPhone or iPad. To check for these apps:
- On your home screen, swipe left until you see the App Library screen.
- Tap the App Library search bar at the top.
- Type Bing to search. If it appears, tap and hold its icon, select Delete app, then choose Delete'.
- Once deleted, search for Microsoft. If you see it, tap and hold its icon, and select Delete app > Delete.

Method 8

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Removing from Edge (PC & Mac)

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If you use Edge on your computer and don't want to use Bing, you can change your search engine, set a new start page, and remove any Bing-related extensions.
You'll see the menu at the top-right corner of Edge.
This tab is in the left panel.
You'll see this at the bottom of the right panel.
If Bing is your default search engine, select a different option (such as Google or DuckDuckGo) from the menu.
This tab is in the left panel.
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Select a new page under "When Edge starts." When you launch Edge, your default startup page opens automatically. If you don't want to see Bing, you'll need to set a specific page to open instead. To do this:
- Select Open these pages.
- If there's a website listed, click its three-dot menu and select Delete.
- Click Add a new page.
- Enter a URL, such as https://How.com.vn.com and click Add.
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Remove Bing extensions. If you have any extensions installed, such as Microsoft Rewards, you can disable them to prevent Bing from resetting to your default search engine. Here's how:
- Click the three-dot menu and select Extensions.
- Look for any Microsoft or Bing extensions. If you see one, click Remove and select Remove to confirm.

Method 9

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Uninstalling Bing Toolbar (Windows 8.1 and Earlier)

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Open the Control Panel. If you're using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, you can uninstall Bing Desktop to remove the Bing toolbar from Windows.^{[7]XResearch source}
- If you're using Windows 8.1, swipe in from the right to open the Charms menu, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Using Windows 7 and earlier, click the Start menu and select Control Panel.
You'll find one of these options in the Control Panel. A window that has all your installed programs will load.
This highlights the option.
You'll see one of these buttons near the top of the list. A confirmation will appear.
This removes the Bing Toolbar or Bing Desktop from your computer.

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How do I re-download it?
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Open your device's app store (App Store for Apple devices and Play Store for Android devices). Then type "Bing" into the search bar. Ensure that the Bing app you want to install is from Microsoft, and then reinstall it.
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