Bing safesearch stuck at "strict" on Edge

Anonymous
2022-02-16T09:34:31+00:00

Recently, I discovered that when I browse Bing using Edge on my desktop, SafeSearch appears to be fixed on "strict" when it was "off" previously.

When I attempt to change this setting, I see the following message with no options to change SafeSearch permissions:

"Your country or region requires a strict Bing SafeSearch setting, which filters out results that might return adult content."

I live in the US, so this is definitely incorrect. Using a VPN to switch countries does not allow me to change the setting.

I am able to change SafeSearch settings when using a different browser and/or using a different device and Edge, so the issue appears to be specific to my desktop and Edge. I am using a Windows 10 Education key that I bought almost 5 years ago.

How do I turn off SafeSearch when using Edge on my desktop?

Edit: Only solution was to move to a different Windows 10 version. Seems to be an issue with Windows 10 Education and usergroup policy. I'm not IT savvy enough to find out how to change that, so the nuclear option of downgrading to a different version of Windows 10 was my only option. Hope this helps others that have this issue.

Bing | Safety and privacy | Adult content and SafeSearch

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-11-26T21:05:11+00:00

    It has happened to me too. I was trying to search some normal things up and boom it said

    "Your current Bing SafeSearch setting filters out results that might return adult content. To view those results as well, change your SafeSearch setting"

    And when I tried to change it on settings it wouldnt let me because of my region. If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-08-11T14:18:41+00:00

    It appears Microsoft is playing GOD yet again

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-10-16T14:51:22+00:00

    All the suggestions: Go to Bing, then 3dots, then Settings, then Search or Safesearch. That is where I get stuck there is no SafeSearch option no matter which path I take. I have the same problem as being told I live in a restricted area of somekind. England?

    I am restricted even to getting to charity sites, TV channel sites and many more. Even Disney fror my G'son. This problem is affecting many and should be resolved.

    Windows 10 Pro 19044.2130

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-03T11:36:34+00:00

    Yes I had same problem. Way round it is to find a search engine not UK and works ok....

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