# Windows 11 Wallpaper App Redirects to Bing

> Windows 11 wallpaper app directs desktop clicks to Bing.com without user consent.
- Title: Windows 11 Wallpaper App Redirects to Bing · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: Windows 11 wallpaper app directs desktop clicks to Bing.com without user consent. Microsoft's Windows 11 wallpaper app now redirects users to Bing.com when…
- Keywords: windows 11, bing, wallpaper app, adware, microsoft, edge browser, technology, Windows, Wallpaper, App, Redirects, PCMAG
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/windows-11-wallpaper-app-is-acting-like-adware-for-bing
- Author: Jon Martindale
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:45:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: windows 11, bing, wallpaper app, adware, microsoft, edge browser, technology
## Windows 11 Wallpaper App Behavior
The Windows 11 Bing Wallpaper app directs users who click an empty spot on the desktop background to Bing.com in the Edge browser.

> Windows Latest reports
## Microsoft's Adware Feature
Microsoft has inserted more ads into Windows 11 despite improving performance and updating the UI.
## Redirect Trigger Mechanism
The app contains a trigger that only fires once every 24 hours after redirecting users to Bing.com.
## Previous Toggle Feature
Microsoft previously offered a toggle to turn off the 'feature' that redirected users to Bing.com.
## Bing Default Search Prompt
After opening the browser involuntarily, Windows encourages users to set Bing as their default search engine.
## Recent Adware Controversy
This adware-like behavior follows Microsoft's backlash for promoting a Harry Potter TV series via the wallpaper app.
## Key takeaway

Microsoft's Windows 11 wallpaper app now redirects users to Bing.com when clicking desktop background, bypassing a toggle that previously allowed users to disable the feature.