How to Remove the Discover/Bing Chat Button in Microsoft Edge

In case it is annoying you

IfMicrosoft Edgeis your go-to web browser, you will find it hard not to notice the Bing button on the top-right corner of the user interface. Originally called “Discover” and now labeled “Bing Chat,” selecting the button brings up a nifty sidebar that allows for rapid searches andAI-driven chats powered by ChatGPT.

However, if you don’t find Bing Chat all that useful, dislike Microsoft’s pushy tactics, or unintentionally trigger it often, this tutorial will show you how to remove the Discover/Bing Chat button from Microsoft Edge.

Disable Microsoft Edge’s Bing Chat Button via the Browser Settings

Assuming that you’rerunning the latest version of Microsoft Edgeon your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer, the fastest way to disable the Bing Chat button is directly through the browser’s settings console. Just:

Note: To keep the Bing Chat button intact but prevent Bing’s chatbot from auto-launching to display search suggestions, turn off theAutomatically open Bing Chat in the sidebarsub-option.

Disable the Bing Chat/Discover Feature in Old Edge Versions

Older Microsoft Edge versions (110 and earlier) do not offer a specific setting to disable Discover/Bing Chat. Instead, the only method to do that involves editing the system registry in Windows or executing commands through the macOS/Linux Terminal.

Note: You can also use the workarounds below to remove the Discover/Bing Chat button on newer versions of the Edge browser.

In Windows, you must modify the system registry to disable the Discover/Bing Chat button in Microsoft Edge. Incorrectly changing registry values can destabilize the operating system, soback up the Windows registrybefore you begin. Once you’ve done that:

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoft

Tip: A quicker method to quickly create the registry key and value from the steps above is to run a command through an elevated Command Prompt console. Typecmdinto the Start menu, selectRun as administrator, and execute the following:

REG ADD HKLMSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftEdge /vHubsSidebarEnabled/t REG_DWORD /d 0

On the Mac, use the macOS Terminal to get rid of the Bing icon in Microsoft Edge. Here’s how:

open-n -a “Microsoft Edge” –args —disable-features=msEdgeSidebarV2

Microsoft Edge should automatically launch without the Bing Chat button. If nothing happens, run the following commands instead in Terminal one after the other and re-open the browser:

You can use the Terminal console in your Linux distro to remove the Discover/Bing Chat button from Microsoft Edge. Just:

microsoft-edge-stable —disable-features=msEdgeSidebarV2

Disable Bing Button in Microsoft Edge on iPhone

Like on the desktop, Microsoft Edge for the iPhone and iPad comes with a Bing Chat button on its UI that you can rely on for AI-assisted online searches. If you’d like to remove it:

Disable Bing Discover Button in Microsoft Edge on Android

At the time of writing, the Bing Chat button isn’t included in the Android version of Microsoft Edge. But if it’s present as you read this, simply navigate to the browser’s general settings, and you’ll likely find an option to disable it.

Bing Chat Isn’t For Everyone

AI-enhanced Bing can deliver outstanding search results, but it’s not for everyone. Fortunately, removing the Discover/Bing Chat button from Microsoft Edge is pretty straightforward. By the way, did you know you couldremove Bing Chat from the Windows 11 taskbar?

Dilum Senevirathne is a freelance tech writer and blogger with three years of experience writing for online technology publications. He specializes in topics related to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Google web apps. When he isn’t hammering away at his Magic Keyboard, you can catch him binge-watching productivity hacks on YouTube.Read Dilum’s Full Bio

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