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How to Remove Bing from Windows 10 Search in 2021

We show you the updated way to remove Bing from Windows 10, showcasing a simple registry hack that will de-clutter your search box.

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Search in Windows 10 displays both results from your local PC and those from search engine results. If you’re struggling to find a file or program, you may be wondering how to get rid of Bing results while retaining your normal search functionality. Today, we’re going to help you remove Bing from Windows 10 through a simple registry hack.

Though previous versions of Windows 10 allowed you to turn off web search via Cortana settings, that’s no longer the case. You will have to manually disable web search in Windows 10 by adding an entry in your registry.

In the guide below, we’ll walk you through the exact steps to do this so that you can understand and learn from the process. However, if you just want a quick fix, you can use our provided registry file to remove Bing from Windows 10 in a single click.

Whichever method you choose, it’s worth noting that this fully disables Bing in Windows Search. You’ll still be able to look for files, documents, and apps through search and we’ll show you how to reverse the changes at any point. Let’s get started:

How to Get Rid of Bing in Windows 10

Though Microsoft no longer provides a settings interface to disable Bing, the toggle is still in the operating system, hidden away. By manually flipping the switch in the regedit (Registry Editor), we can get rid of Bing without any negative effects. Either way, be sure to back up your registry first in case you make a mistake.

  1. Open regedit
     

    Press Start and type “Registry Editor”, then click the top result.

  2. Navigate to the Windows key and create a new key
     

    In your registry editor search bar, paste Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows. Alternatively, navigate to it using the folder structure on the right-hand side.

    Once you’re there, right-click the main pane and select “New > Key”. Name the key Explorer.

  3. Create a new 32-bit DWORD
     

    Click on your new Explorer key in the sidebar, then right-click the main pane and select “New > DWORD (32-bit) Value”.

  4. Disable Bing Search in Windows 10
     

    Name your new DWORD DisableSearchBoxSuggestions and in the “Value data” field type 1. Press OK.

  5. Check if the Bing Search disable worked
     

    Press the search icon or Start button on your taskbar and search for a file. Your Bing results should no longer show in your search menu.

How to Remove Bing from Windows 10 via Registry File

If you don’t have the time or confidence to manually edit your registry, you can use our provided registry files instead.

Download the file “Windows 10 Remove Bing Search Registry Key.zip” to your desktop and extract it to its own folder.

  1. Enable or Disable Bing Search in Windows 10
     

    In the folder you’ll see two files, “Activate-Bing-in-Windows 10.reg” and “Deactivate-Bing-in-Windows 10.reg”. To get rid of Bing from your search, you’ll want to double-click the latter.

    Please ensure you keep a copy of the activation registry file in case you want to enable it again later.

  2. Click “Run”
     

  3. Press “Yes” to the warning prompt
     

  4. Click “OK” and reboot
     

    After a reboot Bing will be missing from your Windows 10 search results. Ultimately, this should make it easier to find the files you’re looking for. Meanwhile, if you want to retain the convenience of integrated search but don’t like Bing, you can follow our guide to replace Bing search with Google.

Last Updated on February 14, 2022 7:45 pm CET

Ryan Maskell
Ryan Maskellhttps://ryanmaskell.co.uk
Ryan has had a passion for gaming and technology since early childhood. Fusing the skills from his Creative Writing and Publishing degree with profound technical knowledge, he enjoys covering news about Microsoft. As an avid writer, he is also working on his debut novel.
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