how to completely remove bing desktop from my computer

Anonymous
2012-09-21T15:28:05+00:00

I uninstalled the Bing Desktop, but when I shut down the computer and it came back up, it was still there.  How can I get rid of it completely?

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Anonymous
2012-09-21T16:53:25+00:00

Bing desktop was released through the windows update system,

Which is where you can Uninstall the update from,

Go to Uninstall a program or Programs and features,

On the top left click on View installed updates,

Scroll the list, it might take a minute or two to completely load all of the updates.

Right click it and click on Uninstall, it should be listed as, Bing desktop search.

P.S.

Change how you receive windows Recommended updates so when you uninstall it, it will not reload.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-29T23:46:55+00:00

    Sorry it is not about watching your updates.  I just bought a new computer and its already on there.  When I checked updates there were updates already installed going back to May 1, 2013.  I will join any class action lawsuit and contribute my share to the attorneys.

    As far as I can tell there is no way on earth or known to man (except within MS) to remove the malware Bing.  I see people saying how to reset your home page or your default browser.  Either they do not read well or they are simply inept.  I would like to remove Bing form my computer altogether but MS makes this

    impossible.  They also have bought Skype and made it almost unusable.

    I will most certainly ditch everything MS soon now as they are arrogant idiots if they think people will stand for this.

    If anyone has figured it out please respond.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-26T00:02:37+00:00

    I did not have Bing desktop search in my list.  Any other suggestion or names.

    Why so difficult to remove and why are the pop ups so bad

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-02T18:54:24+00:00

    The issue is your not reviewing windows updates before allowing them to be downloaded and installed,

    Bing desktop search is a Optional although recommended update,

    Simply Unchecking One box will prevent it from downloading and installing,

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2797-windows-update-settings-change.html

    The very bottom box = Uncheck

    Give me recommended updates the same way I receive Important updates,

    This is the only script you need,

    Cheers.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-03-02T17:21:24+00:00

    Yes I have done this a 1000 times but it keeps getting installed.  I was hoping there was a way of writing a command to prevent Bing from ever being installed again.

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