This article lists some troubleshooting tips that you can follow if Bing Search is not working in Microsoft Edge. According to the reports, Bing Search works well in other web browsers, like Chrome, Firefox, etc. But when it comes to Microsoft Edge, Bing Search does not work. Users do not get any results from Bing Search in Microsoft Edge.
Bing search not working in Microsoft Edge
Because Bing Search is not working only in Microsoft Edge, we cannot blame the internet connection. Hence, the problem is associated with Microsoft Edge. Let’s see what fixes you can use to resolve this problem.
- Are you using the latest version of Microsoft Edge?
- Clear cache and cookies in Edge
- Check for problematic extensions
- Repair or reset Microsoft Edge
Below, we have explained all these fixes in detail.
1] Are you using the latest version of Microsoft Edge?
First of all, make sure that you are using the latest version of Microsoft Edge. An outdated version of Edge can cause problems. Updating Edge to the latest version is an easy process. Follow the steps written below:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click on the address bar.
- Select “Help & feedback > About Microsoft Edge.”
- Edge will start checking for available updates.
If the updates are available, Edge will install them and ask you to restart Edge when completed.
2] Clear cache and cookies in Edge
One possible cause of the problem you are facing is the corrupted cache and cookies. Clear cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge and see if it helps. You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Delete for the same.
3] Check for problematic extensions
Problematic extensions can cause many issues in web browsers. If the above two fixes did not help, the cause of your problem may be linked with an extension. To check this, launch Edge in InPrivate Mode. Press Ctrl + Shift + N to enter InPrivate Mode in Edge.
Extensions do not work in private mode in all web browsers. Therefore, if the problem is occurring due to an extension, Bing Search should work in InPrivate Mode in Edge. If this works, your next step is to identify the culprit extension. To do so, follow the steps written below:
- Exit InPrivate browsing in Edge and open it in normal mode.
- Now, type edge://extensions in the address bar in Edge. Hit Enter.
- You will see all your installed extensions. Now, turn off any one extension and check if Bing Search works.
Repeat the above steps until you find the problematic extension. According to some affected users, the problem was occurring due to an ad blocker extension.
4] Repair or reset Microsoft Edge
Repairing Microsoft Edge helps fix many issues. You can try this if the above-mentioned fixes did not help you. To repair Edge, follow the steps provided below:
- Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
- Go to “Apps > Installed apps.”
- Locate Microsoft Edge, click on three dots, and select Modify.
- Click Yes in the UAC prompt. Now, click Repair in the Repair Microsoft Edge window.
The above steps will download and reinstall Edge on your system. If the repair Edge does not work, reset Edge.
Read: YouTube videos lag in Edge.
Why is Bing not working on Edge?
There can be many reasons why Bing is not working in Edge, like corrupted Edge cache and cookies, an outdated version of Edge, etc. Moreover, some of the installed extensions can also cause this issue.
How do I search Bing in Microsoft Edge?
Bing is the default search engine in Edge. Hence, if you search for anything in Edge, it will show you the result on the Bing search engine. Alternatively, you can type bing.com in the Edge address bar to open the Bing search engine in Edge. Now, you can use Bing in Edge.
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