Microsoft recently launched the new Bing AI chat feature in Microsoft Edge and Windows Search. Although not everyone likes this update, you can choose to turn it off. If you don't want to see the prominent Bing chat icon every time you open Edge or search on Windows, this tutorial will guide you on how to remove it.

Worth noting : Want to start using Bing Chat with ChatGPT? We provide you with a detailed guide.

Table of contents

• Remove the Bing chat button from Microsoft Edge
• Remove the Bing Chat Button from Windows Search
• Frequently Asked Questions

Remove the Bing chat button from Microsoft Edge

When the update to the Bing AI chat button was initially launched, there was no native option to disable the button. Fortunately, Microsoft has added the option to disable the Bing AI "Discover" button in a recent Microsoft Edge update. Follow these steps to turn off the option:

1. Start Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner of the window.
3. Select the "Settings" option in the pop-up menu.

4. Select Sidebar from the list on the left panel.

5. Under the Application and Notification Settings section, in Application Specific Settings, click the Discover button.

6. Toggle off the Show Discover option to disable the Bing chat button.

7. If you want to enable the Bing button again in the future, just toggle on the "Show Discovery" option.
8. If you don't see the option to disable the Bing button, make sure to update Microsoft Edge to the latest version.

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Remove the Bing Chat Button from Windows Search

Microsoft also added Bing chat option to Windows. Since this icon appears every time you search, you may want to remove it. You can do this through the registry editor.

Note : We recommend backing up the current registry settings before making changes to the registry. Although the following methods should not cause any problems, always backing up just in case is a good habit.

1. Use Win R keyboard shortcuts to open the Run dialog box.
2. Enter regedit and press Enter .

3. In Registry Editor, paste the following path and press Enter :

 <code>Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer</code>

Note : If you don't see the Explorer key in the registry editor, you may need to create it yourself. By right-clicking on the Windows key and selecting "New-> Key" and name it "Explorer".

4. Click this key and right-click on the blank space on the right. Select the "New->DWORD (32-bit) Value" option in the context menu.

5. Name the new value "DisableSearchBarSuggestions" and press Enter .

6. Double-click the newly created value, change the Value Data field to 1, and then click the OK button.

7. Restart your computer to disable the Bing chat icon in the search window.

8. If you want to enable the Bing chat button again in the future, change the "Value Data" field of the DisableSearchBarSuggestions key to "0". Alternatively, delete the DWORD (32-bit) value mentioned in step #5 to re-enable the Bing chat icon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to disable Bing in Windows taskbar?

If you select the "Search Box" option in "Settings->Personalization->Taskbar->Taskbar Project->Search" to personalize the taskbar search, you will also see the Bing icon in the search box of the taskbar. To disable it, use the registry editor method explained above, which will also disable the Bing chat button in the search window.

Can I prevent Edge from using Bing by default?

If Microsoft Edge uses Bing when you turn it on, it means it has been set as the default option in Edge's settings. Navigate to "Settings -> Privacy, Search and Services -> Address Bar and Search", click the drop-down menu next to "Search Engines Used in the Address Bar" and select other options other than Bing.

Can I bring Internet Explorer back to Windows 11?

Although Microsoft has ended support for Internet Explorer, you can enable Internet Explorer in Windows 11. However, using it presents several security risks, such as increasing vulnerability to cyber attacks. We recommend not using this browser to access sensitive information.

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