How to Disable Bing Search in Windows 11

Windows 11 integrates Bing search results directly into the Start menu by default, which can slow down local file queries and clutter your search interface with unwanted web suggestions. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to turn off Bing integration using the Windows Registry Editor and the Local Group Policy Editor, restricting your Start menu searches exclusively to local files, settings, and installed applications.

Method 1: Disable Bing Search Using the Registry Editor

This method works on all editions of Windows 11, including Windows 11 Home and Pro.

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.

  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control.

  3. In the address bar at the top, navigate to the following path:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

  4. Right-click the Windows folder in the left sidebar, select New, and click Key. Name this new key Explorer. (If the Explorer key already exists, simply click on it.)

  5. Select the Explorer key. Right-click in the empty space on the right pane, select New, and choose DWORD (32-bit) Value.

  6. Name the new value DisableSearchBoxSuggestions and press Enter.

  7. Double-click DisableSearchBoxSuggestions, change the Value data from 0 to 1, and click OK.

  8. Close the Registry Editor.

  9. Restart your computer or restart the Windows Explorer process via the Task Manager to apply the changes.

Method 2: Disable Bing Search Using Group Policy Editor

This method is available for Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

  1. Press Windows Key + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

  2. In the left panel, navigate to:

    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Search

  3. Locate the policy named Do not allow web search and double-click it.

  4. Set the policy to Enabled, then click Apply and OK.

  5. In the same folder, locate the policy named Don’t search the web or display web results in Search.

  6. Double-click it, set it to Enabled, and click Apply and OK.

  7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor and restart your computer to apply the policies.

How to Revert the Changes

If you ever want to restore Bing web results in your Start menu: