Microsoft Edge and Bing with Chat

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Set up Microsoft Edge and enable Bing with Chat integration.

Installing Microsoft Edge

To begin, you'll need to install Microsoft Edge if you don't already have it. Follow these steps to install the latest version of the browser:

1. Visit the official Microsoft Edge download page.
2. Click on the Download button and select the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or Linux).
3. Once the installer has downloaded, run the installer file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.

Configuring Bing as the Default Search Engine

Next, you'll need to configure Bing as the default search engine in Microsoft Edge. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner to open the menu.
2. From the menu, click on Settings.
3. In the left-hand menu, click on Privacy, search, and services.
4. Scroll down to the Services section, and click on Address bar and search.
5. Under Search engine used in the address bar, select Bing from the dropdown menu.

Enabling Bing with Chat

Now that you have Microsoft Edge installed and Bing set as the default search engine, you're ready to enable Bing with Chat. Here's how:

1. Visit the Bing settings page in Microsoft Edge.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account if you haven't already. If you don't have an account, click on Create one and follow the prompts to create and sign in.
3. Scroll down to the Chat with Bing section, and toggle the switch to On.
4. Click Save at the bottom of the page to apply your changes.

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Last update: 2024-02-06