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Something Went Wrong on Bing: How to Bypass This Error
You should try clearing the Edge browser cache
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many Bing users have recently started seeing Something went wrong error message when using Bing. Notably, this issue triggers when users try to access Bing Chat. Unfortunately, even after refreshing the page, the error doesn’t go away.
This prevents users fromusing the Bing Chat service. Thankfully, in this guide, we will show you multiple ways that can be fruitful for you to resolve theSomething went wrongwith Bing error message. So let us get right into it.
What is causing the Something went wrong Bing error message?
After digging up the internet, we have compiled a list of reasons that would triggerSomething went wrong. Please try again.error message.
How can I fix the Something went wrong Bing error message?
Check out some of the quick fixes that you can try and possibly fix the issue at your end.
Let us now go through the advanced solutions that could help you resolve the problem.
1. Clear the Microsoft Edge browser cache
Chances are that the cache files for Bing stored for the browser are corrupt and causing theSomething went wrong Bingerror message.
Several users have successfullyfixed the issue by clearing the cache files. You can also check if this fixes the problem or not.
2. Check for updates
A newer version of the app brings bug fixes for specific underlying issues. You can try updating the Microsoft Edge browser and see if this resolves the problem.
3. Disable extensions
There is a good possibility that the third-party extension that you installed on your Edge browser conflicts with the browser’s functioning. Disabling them could help you fix theSomething went wrong Bingerror.
Alternatively, you can try to use the Incognito mode. Turning on the incognito mode disables all the third-party extensions and other apps you installed on it.
4. Disable VPN
AVirtual Proxy Network or VPNcan help you with many things. First of all, it masks your IP address so that you are protected from hackers stealing your data.
Another important thing is that using a VPN gives you access to geo-restricted content that is otherwise not accessible in your region. However, it can often create issues with specific programs like browsers and trigger errors such as the one at hand.
In such a case, disable the VPN and check if this resolves theSomething went wrong Bingerror or not.
5. Create a new Microsoft account
Some users on Reddit have said that they are getting theSomething went wrong Bingerror because their Microsoft account was banned from using Bing Chat.
This could be because you might have asked the AI some malicious questions, which has led to your account getting banned. It is not always your fault; by the way, there might also be some error at Microsoft’s end.
In such a case, you should create a new Microsoft account and try using that account with the Microsoft Edge browser to check whether this fixes the issue.
That is it from us in this guide. IfMicrosoft Edge isn’t connecting to the internetand you are looking for solutions, you should check out our guide to resolve the problem.
We also have a guide that will help you toforce close Microsoft Edgeor how to fix it if you are having difficultiesopening the Edge browseron your PC.
Several users have reported facing ablue screen on Microsoft Edge. This can be quickly resolved by applying the solutions in our guide.
You can refer to our guide that explains the methods toremove the warning alert on the browser. Also, check out our guide to fix thefreezing or hanging issue with the browser.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions resolved theSomething went wrong Bingerror.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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