Microsoft is showing Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads in Chrome on Windows 10 and 11. The ad tells Chrome users to use Bing instead of Google. It says you can chat with GPT-4 for free and get lots of chat turns with Bing AI. If you click “Yes,” it installs the Bing Search extension and sets Bing as the default search engine reported by The Verge.
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Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads Switching
If you click “Yes” to switch to Bing
- A pop-up will appear in Chrome asking you to confirm the change.
- It asks if you meant to change your search provider.
- Chrome warns that the Bing extension has changed the search to bing.com.
Another Windows notification appears
- It warns not to change it back or you’ll lose access to Bing AI with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3.
- It suggests keeping Bing to stay with Microsoft Bing.
Users are stuck in a battle of pop-ups
- One company wants you to use its AI/search engine, while another wants to keep you on its default.
- The competition between Big Tech companies is turning into annoying pop-ups for users.
There’s no easy way to stop the ad from appearing.
Confirmation of Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads authenticity
- It’s portrayed as an opportunity for users to choose Bing as their default search engine on Chrome.
- Users who choose Bing also get more chat turns in Copilot and chat history when signed in with their Microsoft account.
Microsoft emphasized providing choice and an option to dismiss the notification.
It’s speculated to be linked to BCILauncher.EXE or BingChatInstaller.EXE added to “some Windows systems” on March 13, according to Windows Latest
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FAQ’s
What are Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads and why am I seeing them in Chrome?
Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads are promotional messages encouraging users to switch their default search engine to Bing instead of Google. You might see them in Chrome if you’re using Windows 10 or 11.
How do I stop Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads from appearing in Chrome?
Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy way to prevent these ads from appearing at the moment. They seem to be triggered by certain processes running on Windows systems.
Can I ignore Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads and continue using Google search in Chrome?
Yes, you can ignore these pop up ads and continue using Google search as your default engine in Chrome. Simply dismiss the notification if you’re prompted to switch to Bing.
What happens if I click “Yes” on Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads?
Clicking “Yes” on the pop-up will install the “Bing Search” Chrome extension and set Bing as your default search engine. You’ll also receive more chat turns in Copilot and chat history when signed in with your Microsoft account.
Are Microsoft’s Bing Pop Up Ads a result of a Windows update?
No, these pop-up ads are not part of a Windows update. They seem to be linked to specific processes, such as BCILauncher.EXE or BingChatInstaller.EXE, added to some Windows systems, possibly on March 13.
