Here is another reason not to like Microsoft

[warp4dennis]

MS has found a way to install a small program on my Laptop and I can't get rid of it!
It's listed in Programs and Features as "Bing Provided Search" and I can't get rid of it!
I don't want to having anything to do with "Bing"!
Does anybody know how I can find where this program might be hiding on my PC,
and go about removing it?

 

[iko22]

You can rollback the computer to the most convenient restore point.
That should remove any traces.

 

[Bree]

MS has found a way to install a small program on my Laptop and I can't get rid of it!
It's listed in Programs and Features as "Bing Provided Search" and I can't get rid of it!

What makes you so sure it was Microsoft?

BingProvidedSearch is a browser hijacker that is bundled with other free software that you download off of the Internet.

How to remove BingProvidedSearch Adware (Virus Removal Guide)

 

[warp4dennis]

It has now 'morfed' into "Chromium"!

 

[Bree]

warp4dennis, have you tried any malware detection tools yet? If not, run ADWCleaner for a start...


AdwCleaner - Free Adware Cleaner & Removal Tool | Malwarebytes

 

[RolandJS]

warp4dennis, be aware that adwcleaner can be caustic, in the found page, drill down if need be, eliminate only what pertains to Bing Provided Search, well, ok, any other suspicious stuff.