How to Disable Web Search Results on Windows 11 and Remove Bing

If you want to remove all of the annoying web search results on Windows 11 and remove Bing as well. This article will show you how to disable Web Search altogether and get rid of Bing. As always, there are a few different ways you can make these changes, so follow along as we guide you through each of the different processes. Just pick the one that best suits your skill level.

What Happens When You Disable Web Search?

Disabling web search on Windows 11 removes Bing search results from the Start menu and Windows Search. Instead of showing online suggestions, Search focuses entirely on local content, including:

• Installed apps
• Files and folders
• Documents
• System settings

Microsoft should never have added this stupid feature in the first place, so it's good to see it finally get an option to disable it. Depending on the method you use to disable it in this guide, you can also remove the Copilot entry from Windows Search, preventing searches from automatically opening Microsoft Edge.

Which Method Should You Use?

Since there are now 3 different ways you can disable Web Search Results on Windows 11, you have a choice to make!

• Settings: Available in Windows 11 26H2 preview builds and the easiest method.
• Registry Editor: Works on Windows 11 Home and other editions without Group Policy.
• Group Policy Editor: Best for Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education.

Note: If the new Settings option isn't available on your PC, simply use one of the other methods below. Or wait until the update rolls out and the feature becomes available to you.

Warning: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can cause system problems. Before making any changes, create a full system backup or restore point.

How to Disable Web Search Results on Windows 11 and Remove Bing. (Settings)

Microsoft has started rolling out a new option that lets you disable Bing search results without editing the Registry or Group Policy.

• Open Settings.
• Select Privacy & security.
• Click Search.
• Under Show suggested search results, turn Web Searches Off.
• Optional: Turn Microsoft Store Off to remove app suggestions from Search.

Once it's done, Windows Search will stop displaying Bing results. If you also disable Microsoft Store suggestions, Search will only show locally installed apps, files, settings, and documents.

If you don't see these options, your device is likely running a stable release of Windows 11. Microsoft is gradually rolling out the feature through Windows 11 26H2 preview builds, beginning with build 26300.8772.

Disable Web Search Results Using the Registry

This method works on Windows 11 Home, Pro, and any version where the new Settings option isn't available.

• Open Start.
• Search for regedit and open Registry Editor.
• Go to:

• Right-click Windows and select New > Key.
• Name the key: Explorer
• Right-click the new Explorer key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
• Name the value:

• Double-click the value and change Value data from 0 to 1.
• Click OK.
• Restart your computer.

After restarting, Windows Search will no longer display Bing web results. The Copilot search entry will also disappear, leaving Search focused on local content only.

If you want to re-enable web search later, go back to:

• Delete the DisableSearchBoxSuggestions DWORD.
• Restart your computer.

Disable Web Search Results Using Group Policy

If you're running Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, Group Policy provides another easy way to disable web search. To disable Bing results:

• Open Start.
• Search for gpedit.msc and open Group Policy Editor.
• Go to:

• Double-click Turn off display of recent search entries in the File Explorer search box.

• Select Enabled.

• Click Apply.
• Click OK.
• Restart your PC.

After restarting, Windows Search will stop displaying Bing web results, and the Copilot search option will also be removed.