bing content removal took

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2026-06-21T05:50:04.39+00:00

A picture was taken down by the website but is still appearing in bing images. I used the content removal tool and it was processing. Now a day later, the information I put in is gone from the submission history and when I try putting it in again I get an error that it is not cached. The picture is still up on bing images. What should I do?

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    2026-06-21T05:50:22.2833333+00:00

    Use the Bing reporting channels again, this time via the general concern/report form instead of the Content Removal Tool.

    1. Since the original site has already removed the picture, the primary step (removing it at the source) is done. Bing’s own guidance notes that the website owner is in the best position to address privacy concerns and that content remains on the original site even if Bing removes the link.
    2. When the Content Removal Tool says the page is not cached but the image still appears in Bing Images, submit a report using the Bing concern form so a human reviewer can look at it:
      • Go to the Bing reporting page at report it.
      • Provide the Bing image URL/search query, explain that the source image has been removed from the website, and that the Content Removal Tool reports “not cached” while the image still appears.
    3. If this involves sensitive personal information (for example, nonconsensual intimate imagery or other sensitive personal data), use the dedicated reporting web page referenced by Bing for such cases so it can be handled under Bing’s safety and privacy policies.
    4. If this is related to social media content, also ensure the content is removed or hidden using the platform’s own tools (for example, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), as Bing recommends using the social platform’s removal tools first.

    If the issue persists after submitting via the concern form, monitor Bing results over the next few days; Bing’s processes may take some time to recrawl and update image and cache entries.

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    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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