Microsoft Edge’s new ChatGPT-infused Bing was introduced with the Microsoft Edge version to make it easy to access the latest AI feature.
This was done to boost the company’s search service and compete against Google.
But many people found this feature distracting and wanted to remove it from the Edge toolbar. You also have the option to disable Bing from your Windows permanently.
Now, if you want to hide the Discover Bing button from Microsoft Edge, follow this guide to know how you can do so.
Process To Hide Bing Button From Edge Toolbar
With the latest Edge version 113, Microsoft now lets you hide the Bing button in the Microsoft Edge toolbar.
Follow the methods below to know how you can do so.
1) Hide Bing Button From Edge Settings
Now Edge allows you to hide or remove the Discover Bing button from Microsoft Edge’s toolbar. Here is how to do it:
- Open Micrososft Edge. Click on the three dots menu and open Settings.
- Select About Microsoft Edge option.
- Edge will check for updates, and once it’s done, you will see the message that Microsoft Edge is up to date.
- Next, click on Sidebar from Edge Settings.
- Open App and Notification Settings > Discover.
- Disable the Show Discover option.
Now you can check the top right area, and you will not find the Bing button there.
If you want to get the Bing button back, then turn on the option for how Discover and the Bing button will again appear in its place!
2) Remove The Bing Button In Edge Using the Registry
In the earlier versions of Edge – 111, 112. there were no option to get rid of the Bing button via Settings.
People used to edit the registry to disable it. As editing the Registry is a tedious and risky task so be cautious while performing the steps:
- Type ‘Registry’ in the Windows Start Menu and select the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft
- Next, open the Microsoft folder. Right-click on a blank space on the right side and click New > Key.
- Name it Edge.
- Right-click on it and select New > DWORD. Name it as HubsSidebarEnabled.
- Right-click on HubsSidebarEnabled and choose the Modify option.
- Set the value to 0 and click on OK to save the changes.
- Next, open Microsoft Edge.
- Type edge://policy in the search bar and click on Reload Policies option. You will find the Bing button immediately.
3) Remove Bing Button in Edge on Mac
If you are using Mac, then you can use a command in the Terminal window to disable the Bing button.
To do that, follow the steps given below:
- Open Terminal and enter the following command in the terminal window:
open -n -a “Microsoft Edge” –args –disable-features=msEdgeSidebarV2
- Press the Return button to run the command.
- Microsoft Edge will open now, and you will see the Bing button! If it does not, then close Edge and rerun the command.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
- How to get rid of Bing permanently?
To get rid of Bing permanently, open the Control panel and click on the Uninstall a program option.
Select Bing and click on t Choose Uninstall. Follow the instructions to finish the uninstallation process.
- How to remove Bing from a new tab on Edge?
To remove Bing from a new tab on Edge, click on the three dots menu and open Settings.
From the navigation menu, click on Start Home ad new tabs. Find Bing under the Open these pages option. Click on the three dots and choose Delete.
- Why is Bong taking over my browser?
This can happen if some web hijacker alters the Google Chrome settings and redirects you to Bing. You should install a secure antivirus program to get rid of the problem.
Wrap Up
So, those were the working methods if the Bing button was distracting you.
Let us know if you could remove the Bing button from Edge successfully.
We always look forward to hear from you.