Stop Bing taking over.


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britgeezer

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It's not that I dislike Bing, as much as I don't want it or any browser trying to take over. I'm quite happy with Google for now.
It used to be easy in W10 to set default and remove other browsers - but I can't seem to find that option now.
I have googled how to remove Bing many times, but the suggested solutions don't track with the latest version of W11 (22H2)

Anyone got a simple solution?

BG
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro (24H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix 550A -AM4
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nividia 2600
    Sound Card
    On board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG
    Hard Drives
    2GB NVME, 2GB SSD x 2
    PSU
    650W
    Cooling
    Air
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Antivirus
    Total AV
    Other Info
    I also have a PC based server with multiple TB of storage acting as a media server and a couple of laptops. All use W11. data backup is via Drive Pool.
I went into SETTINGS and set FF as the default browser and FF is set to use Google as the default search engine. Never see Bing as any files when CCleaner is run. I let B exist as it was installed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11 Home v. 22H2 bld. 22621.2506
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY/TE01-3254
    CPU
    Intel i7 12700, @ 2.1-4.9 ghz, 12 core
    Motherboard
    The Mother Of All Boards
    Memory
    16GB, DDR4, 3200 mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    internal, 5.1 Surround Sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 22", mdl: 2269W
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 internal- 1 TB SSD, 1 internal-1 TB SATA HDD, 1 USB external- 256GB SATA HDD, 2 USB external- 1 TB SATA HDD
    PSU
    310 watts
    Case
    HP ENVY
    Cooling
    Air, three internal fans
    Keyboard
    HP wireless
    Mouse
    HP wireless
    Internet Speed
    200+ Mb/sec Local Cable Gateway, Netgear R6400 bridged router, PC ethernet connection to Modem/Route
    Browser
    FireFox v.113.0.2, Chrome v.112.0.5615.121
    Antivirus
    Norton360 w/LifeLock
    Other Info
    4 USB 2.0 Type A Ports, 2 USB 3.0 Type A Ports, 2 USB 3.1 Type A Ports, 1 USB 3.0 Type C Port, 2 M.2 Slots
    Macrium Reflect v.8.0.7279
Beats me. I just set Google as default search in the address bar. It goes to bing instead. Used to be you could set a letter to use another engine like g for google, d for duckduckgo. Now it seems hard wired you have to type google,com then the search term, Might as well just go to google site first. I don't see any way to change it. (I am just talking about Edge settings.)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 S Mode (with S disabled)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    EV00
    CPU
    Celeron
    Motherboard
    WEIBU
    Memory
    2906 MBytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    LC116LF3L01 (1920x1080@59Hz) Intel HD Graphics (Intel)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P
    Hard Drives
    Interface SD
    Capacity 28.8 GB
    Real size 30,937,186,304 bytes
    RAID Type None
    Keyboard
    Integrated Laptop
    Mouse
    USB wired optical
    Internet Speed
    28 Mbs down 35 Mbs up on a good day
    Browser
    Opera/Edge both chromium based
    Antivirus
    none
    Other Info
    I purchased this for $109 because it is the only Laptop I have seen with 1920x1080 resolution for the money. OK for streaming, email, etc..
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit (22H2 Build 22621.1413)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Ideapad 5
    CPU
    AMD K19
    Motherboard
    LNVNB161216 (FP6)
    Memory
    8 GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon Graphics 2 GB DDR4
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor on AMD Radeon Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    512 GB SKHynix_HFS512GDE9X084N (SSD)
    Mouse
    has touchpad but I use USB wired optical wheel mouse
    Keyboard
    backlit
    Internet Speed
    100 Mb/s
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    none
    Other Info
    Windows firewall disabled
You can remove Bing searches from Windows Search as well. Requires a restart.
www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Search the Web with Bing in Windows Search in Windows 11 Tutorial

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...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3593
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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