Disable Edge Bing suggestions in address bar
- 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.
- 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
This script is only recommended if you understand its implications.
Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.
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:
How to download and run
- Download the script file by clicking on the button above. Use button above to restore changes.
- If warned by your browser, keep the file.
- Open the downloaded file.
- Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
- Restart your computer for all changes to take affect.
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:: 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"^""; }"
:: Restore "AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled" Edge policy
:: Delete the registry value "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge!AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "reg delete 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' /v 'AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled' /f 2>$null"
:: Suggest restarting Edge for changes to take effect
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$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
Open Command Prompt as administrator.
Step-by-step guideClick on Start menu
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- Windows 10
Type cmd
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- Windows 10
Right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator
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- Windows 10
Click on Yes to allow the app to make changes.
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- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Right click on command prompt to paste it.
- Press Enter to apply remaining code.
- Copy the code above.To restore changes, choose Revert code above.
- Paste the code into Command Prompt.
- Press Enter to apply the code.
- 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.
- Configure Edge
- Configure browsers
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