How to turn Bing Web Suggested Search Results on or off in Windows 11

Windows Search helps users find apps, files, settings, and web results when typing in the search bar. This guide explains how to control whether Windows Search displays suggestions from web searches. The feature offers users the choice to enable or disable web search suggestions.

Windows 11's search settings allow users to control how web suggestions appear. Some users prefer seeing web suggestions immediately to find information faster. Other users might desire a cleaner search experience without mixed web results. This setting lets each user choose their preferred search method.

Turning on web suggestions for Windows Search shows quick links based on popular web searches as you type. This feature helps users find information and websites faster. Turning off web suggestions limits search results to only what is on the computer and within installed apps.

Microsoft has been testing a feature that lets you control web suggestions in Windows Search. If you don’t see this option yet, you might need to use a special tool to enable it.

Option 1Using Settings

The Bing Web Suggested 🔍 Search Results feature provides personalized search suggestions within Windows 11. Users can easily control this feature by accessing specific settings, ensuring it is turned on for enhanced search results or turned off for a more private browsing experience.

1. Open Settings. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. On the left side, click on Privacy & security.
3. On the right side, click on Search.
4. Look for a section called Show suggested 🔍 search results.
5. You will see an option for Web Searches. Turn the switch On or Off depending on your preference. It is On by default.
6. You can now close ⚙️ the Settings window.

Option 2Using Command Prompt (Advanced)

This method uses the command prompt to change a setting. This requires administrator privileges.

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator. To do this, search for ‘cmd’ in the ⊞ Start menu, 🖱️ right-click on Command Prompt, and select ‘Run as administrator’.
2. To Add Bing Web Suggested 🔍 Search Results:
   
   Type the following command and press Enter:
   

   🗝️Registry

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   REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /V BingSearchEnabled /T REG_DWORD /D 1 /F

   
   This is the default setting.
   
3. To Remove Bing Web Suggested 🔍 Search Results:
   
   Type the following command and press Enter:
   

   🗝️Registry

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   REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /V BingSearchEnabled /T REG_DWORD /D 0 /F

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Office/foundations-experiences/find-what-you-need-with-microsoft-search

Summary

You can turn Windows 11 search suggestions on or off in ⚙️ the Settings app to control whether you see web results when you search.