New 'Use Bing' prompt in Microsoft Edge needs to be supplemented with a key option

Microsoft Edge displays a new prompt for some users asking them to set Microsoft Bing as their default search engine. Bing Search is the default search engine in Microsoft Edge and may be replaced by other searches.

This is done under "Address Bar" > "Address Bar" > "Search Engine" > "Settings" "Privacy, Search & Services". Edge users who have switched their search engine to Google Search or other supported search engines have proactively done so.

# Users who do this may see a new "Use Microsoft recommended browser settings" prompt. It recommends "Set Microsoft Bing as your default search engine." Prompts have three interactive elements.

The most prominent one is the Confirm button, which will make Microsoft Bing the default search engine in Microsoft Edge. Less prominent is the "Set later" button, which postpones decisions until later. The last element is the x button, which closes the prompt without making a decision.

The prompt is missing the "Never" or "No, thank you" options. In fact, Microsoft designed it so that if users want to get rid of the prompt, they only offer one option: accept Bing Search as the default search engine. If you choose to set it up later or turn off the prompt, you will be prompted again in the future.

Microsoft uses similar dark pattern technology in other areas. You've probably seen quite a few Windows experience screens as soon as you log into your system. While you can prevent these from showing up, they are designed to force the user to make a decision.

Be nervous before making a favorable decision, at least that's how many users see these tips. A prompt in Microsoft Edge first questions the user's decision to change search engines. This is disrespectful and a clear bullying tactic to drive revenue for Bing Search and Microsoft.

Microsoft Edge users can’t seem to stop the prompt from appearing over and over again. While it appears to only be showing up to certain users of the browser at this time, with reports suggesting users from the United States, it's probably only a matter of time before the prompt appears for users in other regions as well.

Clicking the x icon is probably your best option right now, if you want to continue using Microsoft Edge and leave your selected search engine as default.

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