Windows Latest Article
Microsoft is letting you kill Bing in Windows 11 Search, after years of forcing it on every PC
https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/06/07/microsoft-is-letting-you-kill-bing-in-windows-11-search-after-years-of-forcing-it-on-every-pc/
Summary of content.
Sometimes, when searching for files or apps on your PC using Windows Search, web search results are mixed in. Microsoft is planning to allow users to completely disable Bing based on user feedback.
(Example) When searching for a terminal, a movie appears at the top instead of an app
Windows Latest exclusively confirmed that a local-only Windows search is under development. The article states that Microsoft is testing a new toggle in Windows Search that allows users to disable web searches, allowing it to function entirely locally. It also mentions that Microsoft Store results will be able to be disabled as well.
Currently, the only easy way to turn off web search is by modifying the Windows registry.
To block web integration, you need to create several entries under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Policies > Microsoft > Windows path. However, editing the registry for basic settings wasn't rational, and it seems Microsoft has finally realized this.
