Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search on Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing Bing "Web Searches" suggested search results in Windows Search for your account in Windows 11

Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web.

The Search button on the taskbar allows you to quickly use Windows Search (Win+S) to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on Windows—plus unlock the power of the web with quick access to online information like time zone conversions, fact lookup, trending searches, and search results for navigating to websites faster. You can also use Search to find files and people in your work or school organization through  Microsoft Search.

When you start typing into the Search Box, you will see a toolbar to select All, Apps, Documents, Web, Settings, Folders, or Photos to find search results in.

Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8697 (Experimental 26H2) for Insiders, Microsoft added a hidden experimental feature to turn on or off showing suggested search results from Web Searches and Microsoft Store in Windows Search.

If you do not have the hidden Show suggested search results toggle available yet in the Insider build above and would like to test it now using Option One or Option Two below, then you can enable this setting using the ViVeTool command below.

vivetool.exe /enable /id:48433719,61267302,61344081,61482515,61532758,61760679

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Reference:

Find what you need with Microsoft Search - Microsoft Support

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Contents

  • Option One: Turn On or Off Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search in Settings
  • Option Two: Turn On or Off Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search using REG file
  • Option Three: Add or Remove Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search with "BingSearchEnabled"
  • Option Four: Add or Remove Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search with "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions" Policy


EXAMPLE: Bing "Web Searches" suggested search results in Windows Search

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Option One

Turn On or Off Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search in Settings


1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Search on the right side. (see screenshot below)


Suggested_search_results-1.webp

3 Under Show suggested search results, turn On (default) or Off Web Searches for what you want. (see screenshot below)

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4 You can now close Settings if you like.




Option Two

Turn On or Off Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search using REG file


This is for the same setting in Option One.


1 Do step 2 (on) or step 3 (off) below for what you would like to do.

2 Turn On Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.​

Turn_ON_Web_Searches_suggested_search_results.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettings]
"IsWebSuggestionsEnabled"=dword:00000001

3 Turn Off Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.​

Turn_OFF_Web_Searches_suggested_search_results.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettings]
"IsWebSuggestionsEnabled"=dword:00000000

4 Save the REG file to your desktop.

5 If you have Smart App Control turned on, you will need to unblock the downloaded REG file.

6 Double click/tap on the downloaded REG file to merge it.

7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

8 You can now delete the downloaded REG file if you like.




Option Three

Add or Remove Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search with "BingSearchEnabled"


1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want.


 2. Add Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4.​

Add_Web_Searches_results_to_Windows_Search_with_BingSearchEnabled..zip​


(contents of .bat file)
Code: 
@echo off

REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /V BingSearchEnabled /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
start explorer.exe


 3. Remove Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4.​

Remove_Web_Searches_results_from_Windows_Search_with_BingSearchEnabled..zip​


(contents of .bat file)
Code: 
@echo off

REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /V BingSearchEnabled /T REG_DWORD /D 0 /F

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
start explorer.exe

4 Save the ZIP file to your desktop.

5 Unblock the ZIP file.

6 Extract the BAT file from the ZIP file.

7 Run the BAT file.

8 You will now see a command prompt quickly open and close, and your screen flicker as the explorer process is restarted to apply the registry changes.

9 You can now delete the BAT file if you like.




Option Four

Add or Remove Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search with "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions" Policy


You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.

If you disable search the web with Bing in Windows Search using this option, it will also disable search box suggestions (aka: recent searches) in File Explorer.


1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want.


 2. Add Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4.​

Add_Web_Searches_results_to_Windows_Search_with_DisableSearchBoxSuggestions..zip​


(contents of .bat file)
Code: 
@echo off

powershell -windowstyle hidden -command "Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/s,/c,REG Delete "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /V DisableSearchBoxSuggestions /F' -Verb runAs"

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
start explorer.exe


 3. Remove Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4.​

Remove_Web_Searches_results_from_Windows_Search_with_DisableSearchBoxSuggestions..zip​


(contents of .bat file)
Code: 
@echo off

powershell -windowstyle hidden -command "Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/s,/c,REG Add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /V DisableSearchBoxSuggestions /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F' -Verb runAs"

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
start explorer.exe

4 Save the ZIP file to your desktop.

5 Unblock the ZIP file.

6 Extract the BAT file from the ZIP file.

7 Run the BAT file.

8 If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes to approve.

9 You will now see a command prompt quickly open and close, and your screen flicker as the explorer process is restarted to apply the registry changes.

10 You can now delete the .bat file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Thank you, this work for me.
I search from Google disable via group policy but search the web still showing up, but this tutorial work for me.
 

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Thank you, this work for me.
I search from Google disable via group policy but search the web still showing up, but this tutorial work for me.
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Hi @Brink, I'm trying to get search highlights to work and I posted on the Microsoft Community forum. An advisor led me here. I noticed your warning about how search highlights would not work if Bing search was not enabled. Judging by my search box, it looks like it isn't. But I tried running your BAT file and it unfortunately did not work for me. I've not had this problem before. I'm currently running build 22621.1413
 

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joey_vijay said:
Hi @Brink, I'm trying to get search highlights to work and I posted on the Microsoft Community forum. An advisor led me here. I noticed your warning about how search highlights would not work if Bing search was not enabled. Judging by my search box, it looks like it isn't. But I tried running your BAT file and it unfortunately did not work for me. I've not had this problem before. I'm currently running build 22621.1413
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Hello Joey, and welcome. :alien:

Your Windows Search screenshot looks normal. You won't see "Web" on the search toolbar until you type something in the search box.

Double check you have "Web" search with Bing enabled from both option 1 and 2 since they use different methods.

Usually when Search Highlights is enabled and turned on like below, you'll either see the Bing icon or graphics on the right side of the search box on the toolbar or in Windows Search.

www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box on the task bar by default. Starting with Windows...
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Brink said:
Hello Joey, and welcome. :alien:

Your Windows Search screenshot looks normal. You won't see "Web" on the search toolbar until you type something in the search box.

Double check you have "Web" search with Bing enabled from both option 1 and 2 since they use different methods.

Usually when Search Highlights is enabled and turned on like below, you'll either see the Bing icon or graphics on the right side of the search box on the toolbar or in Windows Search.

www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11

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www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
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Thank you so much! Looks like it needed a reboot after applying the .BAT files you provided. Search highlights and Bing search are working as intended now:giggle:
 

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joey_vijay said:
Thank you so much! Looks like it needed a reboot after applying the .BAT files you provided. Search highlights and Bing search are working as intended now:giggle:
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Great news. You're most welcome. :party:
 

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This tutorial has been updated. This also includes the new "Open Bing Chat in Edge" icon in Windows Search.
 

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Brink said:
This tutorial has been updated. This also includes the new "Open Bing Chat in Edge" icon in Windows Search.
Click to expand...
I don't care for Bing . . . I use Duck Duck Go. I don't care for Edge either . . . I use Firefox.
 

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Hello, I reinstalled Windows 11 today. I did all the updates etc. Then lastly I disabled bing search and restarted. I hadn't noticed before. Under Search permissions in the Privacy and Security section, it says 'Some of these settings are managed by your organization' above. Is this the same for you? Is it normal ? Thank you (Google Translate)
 

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erhanercan said:
Hello, I reinstalled Windows 11 today. I did all the updates etc. Then lastly I disabled bing search and restarted. I hadn't noticed before. Under Search permissions in the Privacy and Security section, it says 'Some of these settings are managed by your organization' above. Is this the same for you? Is it normal ? Thank you (Google Translate)
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Hello, :alien:

It is normal if you used option two to disable via the policy.
 

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Brink said:
Hello, :alien:

It is normal if you used option two to disable via the policy.
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I always use the first option, the bat file. Is it normal for it to show like this then? Thank you. I hadn't noticed that line before, I wasn't sure if it existed or not :) (Google Translate)
 

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erhanercan said:
I always use the first option, the bat file. Is it normal for it to show like this then? Thank you. I hadn't noticed that line before, I wasn't sure if it existed or not :) (Google Translate)
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I just checked, and it's normal since both options disable "Search Highlights" that's on this Settings page.
 

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Brink said:
I just checked, and it's normal since both options disable "Search Highlights" that's on this Settings page.
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Exactly. That part is blurry.

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Tutorial updated for the replacing of Bing icon with Copilot icon in Windows Search. :alien:
 

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I am in Windows 11, 23H2. However, even after I applied te .bat scripts, I still have nothing showing in my search bar (I don't even have the big or copilot button)
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I am also missing the "Show search highlights button in settings app"... not even restarting the computer helps...

Is there anything else I should do?
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yiqiangji said:
I am in Windows 11, 23H2. However, even after I applied te .bat scripts, I still have nothing showing in my search bar (I don't even have the big or copilot button)
View attachment 86977

I am also missing the "Show search highlights button in settings app"... not even restarting the computer helps...

Is there anything else I should do?
View attachment 86978
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Hello, and welcome. :alien:

Check using option 3 or 4 in the tutorial below to see if you may have disabled Search Highlights by policy, and enable it again if so.

www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box on the task bar by default. Starting with Windows...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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I tried to add the registry key manually but couldn't get it to work. I had to use the bat file. I though that was strange. I tried kiling and restarting explorer, and rebooting to no avail. This method (BingSearchEnabled) worked on my local non-admin user account. The other method I found (DisableSearchBoxSuggestions - I just manually added the key for that one) worked on my local admin account but not the non-admin user account. Maybe I was getting something wrong. Either way, thanks for the awesome website!
 

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