Microsoft lets users disable Bing in Windows 11

Microsoft is testing Windows 11 updates that allow users to disable Bing-powered search results in the operating system's built-in search. The change separates local file searches from Bing suggestions in Start menu and taskbar searches. Users can now get only local PC results instead of web links or Bing recommendations. The update aligns with the European Union's Digital Markets Act requiring greater user control over bundled services.