How do you remove Bing from Internet Explorer?
Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, is often pre-installed in Internet Explorer, and many users find it convenient to use. However, some users may prefer to use a different search engine or simply want to remove Bing from their browser for various reasons. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove Bing from Internet Explorer on Windows and Mac.
Removing Bing from Internet Explorer on Windows
1. Open Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, click on “View advanced settings.”
3. Scroll down to the “Search in the address bar with” section and click on “Change search provider.”
4. In the “Change search provider” window, click on “Bing” and then click “Remove.”
5. A confirmation window will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the removal of Bing.
6. Restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.
Removing Bing from Internet Explorer on Mac
1. Open Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, click on “Manage add-ons.”
3. In the “Manage add-ons” window, select “Search providers” from the left pane.
4. Find “Bing” in the list of search providers and click on it.
5. Click on “Remove” and then “Yes” to confirm the removal of Bing.
6. Restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.
Alternative Methods
If the above methods do not work, you can try the following alternative methods:
1.
Reset Internet Explorer
– Open Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon.
– Go to “Internet options” and click on the “Advanced” tab.
– Click on “Reset” and then “Reset” again in the confirmation window.
– Restart Internet Explorer.
2.
Uninstall Internet Explorer
– Press the Windows key + X and select “Programs and Features.”
– Find Internet Explorer in the list of installed programs and click on it.
– Click on “Uninstall” and follow the on-screen instructions to remove Internet Explorer from your computer.
– After uninstalling, you can download and install a different web browser that does not come with Bing pre-installed.
By following these steps, you should be able to remove Bing from Internet Explorer and use your preferred search engine.
