Why is my microsoft edge using a different search engine instead of my bing?

Question

So as i was going to do my normal tasks for Microsoft rewards (searching) and when after I searched instead of Bing its a different search engine. So I checked it and its says its perfectly normal. So I'm confused right now.

Answer 1

Hi @gavinder ,

Thanks for reaching out.

It seems Microsoft Edge is using a different search engine instead of Bing for your searches, even though Bing is set as the default in your settings. Here’s how you can troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

1. Check for Redirects or Extensions:
   • Some websites or extensions might be redirecting your searches. Go to Settings > Extensions and disable any unfamiliar or recently added extensions that could interfere with search settings.
   • After disabling, test a new search with the address bar to see if it uses Bing.
2. Clear Browser Data:
   • Cached data might be causing the issue. Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data and select Cached images and files. Clear the data and restart Edge, then test a search.
3. Check Search Provider Settings:
   • Visit a Bing page (e.g., www.bing.com) directly and perform a search. If it works as expected, the issue might be specific to address bar searches. If not, proceed to reset settings.
4. Reset Edge Settings:
   • If the problem continues, reset Edge to default settings: Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their default values. Note that this will clear some preferences, so you may need to reconfigure Edge afterward. Set Bing as the default search engine again after resetting.
5. Update Edge:
   • Ensure Edge is up to date by going to Settings > About Microsoft Edge and installing any available updates.

Hope this helps! If you agree with my suggestion, feel free to interact with the system accordingly!