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Disable Edge Bing suggestions in address bar

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Works with Windows 10 and 11

  • Windows only
  • Single action
  • Impact: Medium
  • Batch (batchfile)
  • Administrator rights required
  • Fully reversible

Overview

This script disables suggestions from Microsoft Search in Bing within the address bar. This enhances privacy by reducing unsolicited data sharing with Bing.

By default, Microsoft Edge may display results powered by Microsoft Search in Bing within the address bar suggestions 1 2. This occurs even if Bing is not the default search provider 1. This feature can raise privacy concerns, as it involves sending query data to Bing.

This script stops the display of Microsoft Search in Bing suggestions in the address bar as users type their search terms 1 2. It modifies the AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled Edge policy 1 2.

This script specifically targets Bing suggestions without affecting other search providers 1 2. Additionally, the script disables internal search results for users logged in with an Entra ID (Azure AD) within their organization 1 2.

The changes take effect after restarting the browser 1.

Caution
  • This will block the display of internal search results within an organization when logged in.
  • This will display the message "Your browser is managed by your organization" on the settings page.
  • This locks settings and prevents them from being changed on the settings page.
Tips & Tricks

    Use with Caution

    This script is only recommended if you understand its implications.

    Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.

    Reversible

    This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state.

    The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

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Choose one of three ways to apply:

Download script

Download and run the script directly
Direct application
Offline usage
Easy-to-apply

How to download and run
  1. Download the script file by clicking on the  
    Apply protection
      button above.  Use  
    Undo protection
     button above to restore changes.
  2. If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. Open the downloaded file.
  4. Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. Restart your computer for all changes to take affect.

Apply with privacy.sexy

Guided, automated application with safety checks
Recommended for most users
Includes safety checks

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How to use privacy.sexy

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with optionally more advanced options.

  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the script name: Disable Edge Bing suggestions in address bar.
  3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Run commands

Copy and run commands manually
Requires technical knowledge
Apply changes
:: Configure "AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled" Edge policy
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge!AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' /v 'AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
:: Suggest restarting Edge for changes to take effect
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$message = 'For the changes to fully take effect, please restart Microsoft Edge.'; $warn = $false; if ($warn) { Write-Warning "^""$message"^""; } else { Write-Host "^""Note: "^"" -ForegroundColor Blue -NoNewLine; Write-Output "^""$message"^""; }"
How to run commands
  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.

    Step-by-step guide
    1. Click on Start menu

    2. Type cmd

    3. Right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator

    4. Click on Yes to allow the app to make changes.


    Animated demonstration of opening Command Prompt as administrator in Windows 11
  2. Right click on command prompt to paste it.
  3. Press Enter to apply remaining code.
  4. Copy the code above.
    To restore changes, choose Revert code above.
  5. Paste the code into Command Prompt.
  6. Press Enter to apply the code.
  7. Optionally, restart your computer.
    Some scripts requires restarting your computer to take affect.

Similar Guides

Guides below work together with this guide to protect your privacy.

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