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Microsoft Search in Bing helps the users in your organization quickly find work-related information, including people, files, internal sites, and more. Searching for this information is as easy as searching the web. For more information, see What is Microsoft Search in Bing?

To help your users take advantage of the benefits of Microsoft Search in Bing, we're making an extension available for the Google Chrome web browser. This optional extension will be available only in specific locations for domain-joined devices running Windows. If you decide to deploy this extension, it sets Bing as the default search engine for Google Chrome and provides easier access to Microsoft Search capabilities. If Bing is already the default search engine, the extension doesn't get installed. Even after the extension is installed, an On/Off toggle easily allows your users to stop using Bing as the default search engine.

Deployment of this optional extension relies on a background service, which we're making available with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (previously named Office 365 ProPlus). Even with the background service installed, you have control over the deployment of the extension. For example, the extension won't get installed on devices in your organization unless you opt in. You can opt in by selecting a specific setting in the Microsoft Search section of the Microsoft 365 admin center. For more information, see How does the Microsoft Search in Bing extension for Google Chrome get installed?

The background service is included with Version 2005 or later of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, for both new installations and for updates to existing installations. For more information, review this table.

What is Microsoft Search in Bing?

Microsoft Search in Bing enables your users to use the familiar browser address bar and search box to find workplace information more easily. For example, documents, internal sites and business tools, people and org charts, and other relevant information from within your organization. Microsoft Search in Bing searches across files, SharePoint sites, OneDrive content, Teams and Yammer conversations, and other shared data sources in your organization, as well as the web.

Microsoft Search is the native search experience in Microsoft 365, so no initial setup is required for access within Office apps. Microsoft Search in Bing enables easier access through the address bar. You can improve the search experience for your users by adding content, such as bookmarks, Q&As, acronyms, building locations, and floor plans. For more information, see How to enhance Microsoft Search in Bing results for your organization.

Users must be signed in with their work or school account to receive results from Microsoft Search in Bing. For more information, see Security and Privacy for Microsoft Search in Bing.

For more information about features and capabilities, see the following resources:

• Microsoft Search and How to Set it Up(Microsoft Mechanics video)
• Overview of Microsoft Search(documentation)

How does the Microsoft Search in Bing extension for Google Chrome get installed?

Several things have to happen for the Microsoft Search in Bing extension to be installed for Google Chrome on the user's device.

• You must opt in by configuring a setting in the Microsoft Search section of the Microsoft 365 admin center.
• A background service for Microsoft Search in Bing must be installed on the user's device. This background service is included with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
• The device must meet specific criteria for the extension to be installed.

For more information, see the following sections.

Configure the setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center to allow the extension to be installed

To allow the extension to be installed, sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center with your admin account. Then, go to Show all > Settings > Search & intelligence > Configurations, and then choose Edit.

Note

Search & intelligence was previously named Microsoft Search.

There you'll see the Install extension and set Bing as the default search engine check box. The check box is not selected by default, as shown in the following screenshot.

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To allow the extension to be installed, select the check box, and then choose Save.

If the extension has been installed on devices in your organization, and you clear the check box and choose Save, the extension is removed and Bing is no longer the default search engine on those devices. These changes might take up to 24 hours to take effect on those devices.

Assign the extension to groups of users

You can choose to provide the extension to everyone in your organization or specific groups of users. The option to provide the extension only to specific groups of users allows you to do the following in your organization:

• Pilot the use of Microsoft Search in Bing to a subset of users before deploying more broadly.
• Deploy the extension only to groups of users that will benefit most from using Microsoft Search in Bing.

Changes that you make to which users get the extension can take up to 24 hours to take effect on their devices.

Install the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing on the user's device

Another requirement is that a background service for Microsoft Search in Bing needs to be installed on the user's device. This background service is included with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, starting with Version 2005. For more information, review this table.

Once the background service is installed, it checks whether the setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center is selected. That check is made once a day.

This background service gets installed automatically on the user's device only if all of the following criteria are met:

• You're installing or updating to Version 2005 or later of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
• The device is running Windows.
• The device is joined to an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain in Windows Server.

Note

The background service is not installed if the device is joined only to an Azure Active Directory (AAD) domain.

Also, the background service is not included with any of the following types of Office:

• Microsoft 365 Apps for business (previously named Office 365 Business)
• Office for Mac
• Volume licensed versions of Office 2019, such as Office Professional Plus 2019

You can also manually download and install the background service.

If you don't want the background service installed, see How to prevent the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing from being installed.

Criteria that need to be met to install the extension

If the check box is selected in the Microsoft 365 admin center and the background service is installed on the user's device, the background service then looks to see if the following criteria are met:

• The device is located in one of the specified locations.
• Google Chrome is installed on the device.
• Bing is not already the default search engine for Google Chrome.

If all those criteria are met, then the extension is installed on the user's device and Bing is made the default search engine for Google Chrome with easier access to Microsoft Search capabilities.

Note

The extension won't be installed on the user's device if Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise is deployed in an Office 365 (or Microsoft 365) GCC, GCC High, or DoD environment.

For what happens next, see What your users will see with Microsoft Search in Bing.

Tip

If you're expecting the extension to be installed, but it isn't getting installed, check to make sure that you haven't done anything to prevent the background service from being installed with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise. Also, using a policy setting to enforce a different default search engine or to control extensions on Google Chrome will prevent the extension from being installed. For example, if you're using the ExtensionInstallForceList policy.

Which versions of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise include the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing?

Version 2005 is the first version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise that installs this background service on domain-joined devices running Windows. The background service is included with new installations and with updates to existing installations of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.

The following table shows, for each update channel, the initial version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise in which the background service is included.

Which locations will receive the Microsoft Search in Bing extension?

At this time, the Microsoft Search in Bing extension for Google Chrome will only be installed on devices in the following locations, based on the IP address of the device:

• Australia
• Canada
• France
• Germany
• India
• United Kingdom
• United States

The location of the device is checked once every month. At that time, if the device has moved to a location listed above, and you've selected the setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center, then the extension for Google Chrome will be installed and Bing will be made the default search engine.

Other locations might be added over time. Before any new locations are added, we'll notify you through the Message Center in the Microsoft 365 admin center and we'll update the list of locations accordingly.

Tip

If you want to set Bing as the default search engine for Google Chrome for locations that aren't listed, you can follow these steps.

How to prevent the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing from being installed with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise

If you don't want the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing to be installed with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, you can use the Office Deployment Tool or Group Policy. There are also ways to prevent the background service from being installed if you're using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (current branch) or Microsoft Intune.

Whichever method you use, be sure to implement it before you install or update to a version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise that includes the background service. If you implement the method after the background service has been installed, the background service won't be removed from the device. To remove the background service, see How to remove the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing after it's been installed.

Office Deployment Tool

If you use the Office Deployment Tool, you can use the ExcludeApp element in your configuration.xml file, as shown in the following example. This method is probably best used for new installations of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.

Note

• Be sure to download the most current version of the Office Deployment Tool.
• We recommend that you use the Office Customization Tool to help you create your configuration.xml file with the appropriate settings.

Group Policy

If you use Group Policy in your organization, you can enable the Don't install a background service for Microsoft Search in Bing policy setting. This method is probably best used for existing installations of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.

You can find this policy setting under Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesMicrosoft Office 2016 (Machine)Updates. This policy setting is available in the Administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) download starting with version 5011.1000, which was released on May 5, 2020.

Note

In previous releases of the Administrative Template files, this policy setting was named Don't install extension for Microsoft Search in Bing that makes Bing the default the search engine.

If you configured the previously named policy setting, the setting you chose still applies.

Configuration Manager (current branch)

If you're deploying Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise by using the Office 365 Client Installation wizard in Configuration Manager, you can set the Background service for Microsoft Search in Bing toggle to Off in the Features section.

Microsoft Intune

If you're deploying Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise by using Intune, on the Configure app suite page, you can set the Install background service for Microsoft Search in Bing toggle to No in the Properties section.

How to enhance Microsoft Search in Bing results for your organization

If your organization is new to Microsoft Search in Bing, we suggest reviewing the Microsoft Search in Bing Admin Essentials Guide for configuration and deployment information. To help increase your user's awareness of Microsoft Search in Bing, our adoption kit includes training and communication resources.

There are tools for Microsoft Search that you can use to provide a better search experience for your users so that your users can find the content that they're looking for more easily. For example, you can do the following:

• Create bookmarks for frequently searched internal web sites and tools, such as employee benefits, time and expense reporting, and self-help IT services.
• Create Q&As to instantly answer frequently asked questions in your company, such as 'How do I change my password?' or 'How do I create a purchase order?'
• Add building locations or upload office floor plans to help your users navigate large company campuses with ease.
• Define acronyms that are commonly used within your organization.

For more information, see Plan your content.

What your users will see with Microsoft Search in Bing

After the extension for Microsoft Search in Bing is installed and Bing is set as the default search engine, your users will see a Welcome screen similar to the following screenshot:

As they use Microsoft Search in Bing, your users will see work-related information in their search results when searching from the address bar, similar to what is shown in the following screenshot:

Change whether Bing is the default search engine for Google Chrome

If your users decide they want to stop using Bing as their default search engine, they can select the magnifying glass icon next to the address bar in Google Chrome and move the Use Bing as your default search engine toggle to the Off position. For the change to take effect, they need to close Google Chrome and then open it again. Selecting Off doesn't remove the extension. This allows your users to still easily search work content through the extension flyout.

If your users want to go back to using Bing as their default search engine and access Microsoft Search capabilities, they can move the toggle in Google Chrome to the On position. For the change to take effect, they need to close Google Chrome and then open it again.

How to remove the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing after it's been installed

You don't need to remove the background service to revert back to the original search engine settings. Your users can use the On/Off toggle or you can clear the setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center that affects all users in your organization.

But if you want, you can remove the background service from the device. If the extension is installed on the device, then uninstalling the background service also removes the extension. Bing will no longer be set as the default search engine. Also, the background service won't be installed again in a future update of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.

To remove the background service from an individual device, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Then, under the list of installed programs, right-click on Microsoft Search in Bing and choose Uninstall.

If you want to remove the background service from multiple devices in your organization, you can run the following command as an administrator in a script:

Additional information about Microsoft Search in Bing and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise

Manually download and install the background service

You can manually download the background service for Microsoft Search in Bing and then deploy it to devices in your organization. For example, on devices running a version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise earlier than Version 2005 or on devices with Microsoft 365 Apps for business. Even if manually deployed, the background service will use the same criteria to determine whether to install the extension on the device.

ExtensionInstallForceList policy for Google Chrome

If you use the Configure the list of force-installed apps and extensions(ExtensionInstallForcelist) policy to restrict which Chrome extensions are installed on devices in your organization, then you need to include the following value when you configure the policy:

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If you don't include this value, the extension for Microsoft Search in Bing will be removed from devices.

Support for Firefox web browser

Support for the Firefox web browser is planned for a later date. We'll keep you informed about support for Firefox through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and this article.

What is Link Default?

According to security specialists, Link Default is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) from the family of Browser hijackers. Browser hijacker is a kind of software that is designed to change the web-browser settings without the knowledge or permission of the computer user, and it usually redirects the affected system’s {browser) to some advertisement-related websites. A browser hijacker initiates numerous popups, modifies the default web browser search provider or startpage, redirects user web searches to its own web page, installs multiple toolbars on the internet browser and generates multiple pop-up ads. If your personal computer has been affected by a browser hijacker you may need to follow manual steps or use a malware removal tool to revert changes made to your web-browsers.

Most often, browser hijackers and PUPs promote fake search engines by setting their address as the default search engine. In this case, the browser hijacker installs find.linkdefault.com as a search engine. This means that users whose browser is affected with the hijacker are forced to visit find.linkdefault.com each time they search in the Net, open a new window or tab. And since find.linkdefault.com is not a real search provider and does not have the ability to find the information users need, this web-site reroutes the user’s web-browser to the Yahoo search engine.

It is not a good idea to have a potentially unwanted program such as Link Default on your computer. The reason for this is simple, it doing things you do not know about. The browser hijacker has the ability to collect your personal information that can be later used for marketing purposes. You do not know if your home address, account names and passwords are safe. And of course you completely do not know what will happen when you click on any advertisements on the Link Default web site.

So, if you happen to encounter a browser hijacker or other such problem, then be quick and take effort to delete the browser hijacker immediately. Follow the few simple steps below to get rid of Link Default. Let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

How can the Link Default browser hijacker get on your PC system

Most often, browser hijackers gets on a computer as a part of the installers from file sharing web sites. So, install a free software is a a good chance that you will find a bundled hijacker. If you don’t know how to avoid it, then use a simple trick. During the installation, choose the Custom or Advanced install option. Next, click ‘Decline’ button and clear all checkboxes on offers that ask you to install additional apps. Moreover, please carefully read Term of use and User agreement before installing any software or otherwise you can end up with another unwanted program on your PC such as this browser hijacker.

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How to remove Link Default from computer

Most commonly browser hijackers requires more than a simple uninstall through the use of Windows Control panel in order to be fully uninstalled. For that reason, our team created several removal ways which we have summarized in a detailed tutorial. Therefore, if you have the Link Default browser hijacker on your PC and are currently trying to have it deleted then feel free to follow the steps below in order to resolve your problem. Read it once, after doing so, please bookmark this page (or open it on your smartphone) as you may need to shut down your web browser or reboot your computer.

The below steps for devices using Windows, for Android phones, use How to remove virus from Android phone, and for Apple computers based on Mac OS use How to get rid of browser hijacker, pop-ups, advertisements from Mac

To remove Link Default, perform the following steps:

1. How to manually remove Link Default
2. Automatic Removal of Link Default

How to manually remove Link Default

Most common hijackers may be removed without any antivirus software. The manual browser hijacker removal is steps that will teach you how to remove Link Default hijacker. If you do not want to remove LinkDefault in the manually due to the fact that you are not skilled at computer, then you can use free removal utilities listed below.

Deleting the Link Default, check the list of installed programs first

Some PUPs, browser hijacking software and adware can be removed by uninstalling the free software they came with. If this way does not succeed, then looking them up in the list of installed apps in Microsoft Windows Control Panel. Use the “Uninstall” command in order to get rid of them.

Windows 8, 8.1, 10

Windows XP, Vista, 7

Next, click “Uninstall a program”
It will open a list of all software installed on your computer. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs. To quickly find the latest installed applications, we recommend sort programs by date in the Control panel.

Remove Link Default hijacker from web-browsers

Annoying Link Default hijacker or other symptoms of hijacker in your web-browser is a good reason to find and remove harmful add-ons. This is an easy method to restore web browsers settings and not lose any important information.

Automatic Removal of Link Default

Malware removal tools are pretty effective when you think your computer is affected by hijacker. Below we’ll discover best utilities that be able to find and delete Link Default from your PC.

Delete Link Default browser hijacker with Zemana Free

Zemana Anti Malware (ZAM) is extremely fast and ultra light weight malicious software removal utility. It will help you get rid of Link Default hijacker, adware software, PUPs and other malicious software. This program gives real-time protection that never slow down your computer. Zemana Anti-Malware (ZAM) is designed for experienced and beginner computer users. The interface of this utility is very easy to use, simple and minimalist.

Installing the Zemana AntiMalware is simple. First you will need to download Zemana Free by clicking on the link below.

When the download is complete, close all applications and windows on your PC. Double-click the install file called Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up as displayed in the figure below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” that will help you setup Zemana Free on your computer. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is complete successfully, Zemana Free will automatically start and you can see its main screen as shown in the following example.

Now click the “Scan” button . Zemana Anti Malware (ZAM) program will scan through the whole personal computer for the Link Default hijacker. While the Zemana Free program is scanning, you may see how many objects it has identified as threat.

After the system scan is done, Zemana Anti Malware will produce a list of unwanted programs and browser hijacker. Make sure to check mark the items that are unsafe and then click “Next” button. The Zemana will delete Link Default hijacker and move the selected items to the Quarantine. Once finished, you may be prompted to reboot the personal computer.

Run Hitman Pro to remove Link Default browser hijacker

HitmanPro is a malicious software removal utility that is created to search for and terminate browser hijackers, potentially unwanted applications, adware and dubious processes from the infected PC system. It is a portable application that can be run instantly from USB stick. Hitman Pro have an advanced device monitoring utility which uses a white-list database to block suspicious processes and applications.

1. Please go to the link below to download HitmanPro. Save it directly to your Windows Desktop.
   
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2. Once downloading is complete, double click the HitmanPro icon. Once this utility is started, click “Next” button for checking your PC system for the Link Default hijacker. While the Hitman Pro utility is scanning, you can see number of objects it has identified as being infected by malware.
3. When Hitman Pro completes the scan, HitmanPro will show a scan report. Once you’ve selected what you want to remove from your PC system click “Next” button. Now click the “Activate free license” button to start the free 30 days trial to get rid of all malicious software found.

Use MalwareBytes Anti Malware to get rid of Link Default browser hijacker

We recommend using the MalwareBytes that are completely clean your computer of the hijacker. The free tool is an advanced malicious software removal program designed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular anti malware technology. It is able to help you remove browser hijacker, potentially unwanted apps, malware, adware, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your PC system for free.

Download MalwareBytes AntiMalware on your computer from the link below.

Once downloading is complete, run it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the MalwareBytes Free will try to update itself and when this procedure is done, click the “Scan” button to scan for Link Default browser hijacker. This procedure can take quite a while, so please be patient. During the scan MalwareBytes will scan for threats exist on your personal computer. Make sure all items have ‘checkmark’ and click “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes is a free application that you can use to remove all detected folders, files, services, registry entries and so on. To learn more about this malware removal utility, we advise you to read and follow the steps or the video guide below.

How to stop linkdefault.com redirect

Running an ad blocking application such as AdGuard is an effective way to alleviate the risks. Additionally, ad blocking apps will also protect you from malicious advertisements and web pages, and, of course, stop redirection chain to linkdefault.com and similar websites.

First, visit the following page, then press the ‘Download’ button in order to download the latest version of AdGuard.

When downloading is complete, launch the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as displayed in the figure below.

Follow the prompts. After the install is complete, you will see a window like the one below.

You can click “Skip” to close the setup application and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial that will help you get to know AdGuard better.

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your PC system, AdGuard will start automatically and stop undesired advertisements, block linkdefault.com, as well as other malicious or misleading web pages. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, that can be found on your desktop.

To sum up

Once you have done the guidance shown above, your personal computer should be clean from the Link Default hijacker and other malicious software. The Firefox, Google Chrome, Edge and Internet Explorer will no longer open display the Link Default web page on startup. Unfortunately, if the step-by-step tutorial does not help you, then you have caught a new hijacker, and then the best way – ask for help here.

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