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My searches redirect to Bing and Bing will not open the page saying there is an error. How do I fix this?

Dean Cadwallader 0 Reputation points
2026-02-10T17:25:21.3433333+00:00

My searches redirect to Bing and Bing will not open the page saying there is an error

Microsoft Edge | Browser extensions | Windows 11
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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 61,635 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-10T18:08:33.1666667+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    To help narrow down the issue:

    1. Does this happen only in Microsoft Edge, or also in other browsers like Chrome or Firefox?
    2. Are you seeing any specific error message on the Bing page? If yes, could you share what it says?
    3. Did this start happening after a recent Windows update, browser update, or installing a new app or extension?

    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

    Regards,

    John J.D.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-10T17:26:00.44+00:00
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    If your searches are redirecting to Bing and you're encountering errors when trying to open pages, you might want to try the following troubleshooting steps:

    1. Clear Browser Cache: Sometimes, cached data can cause issues. Clear your browser's cache and cookies.
      • For Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.
    2. Check Default Search Engine: Ensure that Bing is set as your default search engine in Edge. You can do this by going to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Address bar and search.
    3. Disable Extensions: Some browser extensions might interfere with search functionality. Try disabling extensions one by one to see if any of them are causing the issue.
      • Go to Settings > Extensions to manage your extensions.
    4. Reset Edge Settings: If the problem persists, consider resetting Edge to its default settings. This can be done in Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their default values.
    5. Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter: If you're using Windows 10, you can run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter to fix issues related to search functionality. Open a Command Prompt and run the command msdt.exe -ep WindowsHelp id SearchDiagnostic.
    6. Restart Your Device: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve many issues.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to check for any updates for Microsoft Edge or your Windows operating system, as updates can fix bugs and improve performance.

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