Windows 10: Since when did start menu start giving bing search results? How do I turn this off?

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Disable Web Search Results in Windows 10 Start Menu

Hi Taira,

Disabling web results in the search box depends on the version and build of your Windows 10. We suggest checking the Windows 10 version and build installed on your computer. To check the version and build, follow the steps below:

• On Cortana search, type winver and press
  Enter.
• A pop-up box will appear containing the version and build of your operating system.

Meanwhile, you can try these steps on how to disable web results in the search box:

• Click the search box in the taskbar.
• Select the Notebook icon
  
  
  in the left pane.
• Click Settings from the list.
• In the Settings page, turn off the Cortana can give you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more option.
• Also, turn off the Search online and include web results option.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Start Menu Search

Hi,

About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

We'll look forward to your response.

 

How can disable bing from popping up at start up?

I have an up to date windows 10 on an up to date desktop PC

Bing is a blight every time I start my PC

I never asked for it and never wanted it

Windows central (How to disable Bing search in the Windows 10 Start menu) offers easy steps. But I can't get
beyond step 2

Step 1 Start

Step 2 search for Cortana

Step 3 Click on Cortana & Search. No can do. It's not listed as any of the Cortana options.

So the remaining steps 4 and 5 are just hopeless dreams.

4 Click the switch beneath Cortana
can give you suggestions, reminders, alerts, and more at the top of the menu so that it turns off.

5 Click the switch beneath Search
online and include web results so that it turns off

So near and yet so far!

Is Windows Central anything to do with Microsoft or just some well-meaning people who are trying to be helpful?

Do I have to find an independent PC consultant and spend £50-100 just to try to get rid of this damn nuisance that I never asked for?

Thanks for reading this

Mega thanks if you can help

Martin