Windows 11 is finally rolling out the option to kick Bing out of Search
Microsoft is rolling out its redesigned Windows 11 Search with the option to disable Bing, but the feature is still being activated gradually and may not appear immediately.
Windows 11 has begun offering users the ability to disable Bing from the Search function, as reported by Windows Latest. This feature is part of the August 2026 optional update, KB5120998, for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. The update moves PCs to build numbers 26100.9278 and 26200.9278, though certain features are being rolled out gradually.
The most significant enhancements involve privacy controls in the Settings > Privacy & security > Search section, allowing users to toggle web results and Microsoft Store suggestions. When web results are turned off, Bing suggestions are eliminated, and Windows focuses on local results, making the Search process faster and cleaner.
Microsoft has also improved the Search home screen by removing outdated Bing elements, such as trending searches and promotional content. Results now display whether they originate from an app, file, setting, web, or Microsoft Store. Despite installing the update, users may need to wait for Microsoft to activate the feature automatically.
This change finally brings Search closer to its intended purpose of helping users find information without relying on web requests.
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