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Disable Bing AI Chat Button in Microsoft Edge

This article explains how to disable or remove the Bing AI Chat or Discover button from the sidebar in Microsoft Edge.

The Microsoft Edge browser is the default browser in Windows 11. However, users can switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers today.

The latest version of Microsoft Edge now comes with a built-in Bing AI Chat or Discover feature, which Microsoft also refers to as “Edge Copilot.”. This feature is enabled by default, and there are no settings in Edge that can quickly turn it off or on.

The Windows Registry Editor can hide or unhide the Bing AI Chat button, but you must use caution when changing your computer via the Registry Editor.

You can hide the sidebar on the Microsoft Edge browser, but doing so wouldn’t conceal the Bing Chat or “Discover” button. You may have to use the Registry Editor to hide the Bing Chat button. The steps below show you how to do it.

Hide or unhide the Bing Chat (Discover) feature in Microsoft Edge

As mentioned above, you can hide the sidebar in the Microsoft Edge browser, but the Bing Chat button will always stay on the browser menu bar.

Here’s how to hide the Bing Chat button.

To do that, open the Windows Registry, and navigate to the folder key path listed below.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge

If you don’t see the Edge folder key, right-click on the Microsoft parent key, then create the subkey (Edge) folder.

microsoft edge show or hide sidebar via registry
microsoft edge show or hide the sidebar via the registry

Right-click on the Edge folder key’s right pane and select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value. Type a new item named HubsSidebarEnabled.

Double-click the new item you created (HubsSidebarEnabled) and make sure the Base option is Decimal, and then update the Value data:

  • To turn this feature on. Type 1.
  • To turn this feature off. Type 0.
Microsoft Edge hide the Bing Chat button
Microsoft Edge hides the Bing Chat button.

That should do it. Restart your computer for the changes to apply.

Microsoft Edge Bing Chat on menu
Microsoft Edge Bing Chat on the menu

That should do it!

Conclusion:

  • The article provided step-by-step instructions for hiding or unhiding the Bing Chat button in the Microsoft Edge browser sidebar.
  • It emphasized the caution required when making changes using the Windows Registry Editor.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I disable the Bing AI Chat button in Microsoft Edge?

To disable the Bing AI Chat button in Microsoft Edge, you need to use the Windows Registry Editor. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge and create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named HubsSidebarEnabled, setting its value to 0.

Can I remove the Bing Chat feature from the Edge sidebar?

While you can hide the sidebar in Microsoft Edge, the Bing Chat button will remain visible. To completely remove it, you must modify the registry settings as described in the tutorial.

Is it safe to edit the Windows Registry to hide the Bing Chat button?

Editing the Windows Registry can be risky if you're not familiar with it, as incorrect changes can affect system stability. Always back up the registry before making any modifications.

What happens if I set the HubsSidebarEnabled value to 1?

If you set the HubsSidebarEnabled value to 1, it will enable the sidebar in Microsoft Edge, which includes the Bing Chat button. To hide the button, you should set it to 0.

Do I need to restart my computer after changing the registry settings?

Yes, you need to restart your computer for the changes made in the Windows Registry to take effect. This ensures that the Bing Chat button is properly hidden.

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