How to change Search Engine for INTERNET EXPLORER
In INTERNET EXPLORER it is very easy to change the default search engine. To change the default search engine:
- From the browser menu choose TOOLS
- Then select INTERNET OPTIONS
- On the pop-up window that opens, there is a Search section.
Click SETTINGS this is where you can choose your preferred search engine.- On the subsequent popup that opens there you will see several choices for search engines.
- Here you can select the search engine you prefer and SET AS THE DEFAULT.
- On this popup you can also check the box to Prevent programs from suggesting changes to my default search provider and/or check the box to Search in the address bar.
How to change search engine in CHROME
In CHROME searches happen in the address bar (omnibox). To change the default engine for searches is quite easy to do.
- Click the wrench icon
- This opens the OPTIONS Basics page, scroll down the page to the Search section there in the dropdown box you can select the search engine that you would like to use. If your preferred search engine is not listed you can select the Mange Search Engines button to add your own.
- Any changes you make CHROME will automatically save, once finished close the page.
How to change Search Engine for FIREFOX
There are two areas where Firefox does searching; the default search in the address bar, and the default search for the search bar. The following are instructions on how to change both.
Change Default Search in the Search Bar:
It is very simple, Firefox does not have any formal search engine. So, to change just locate the search bar within the browser. Hit the dropdown menu box and select another engine. If your preferred engine is not listed than select Manage Search Engines at the bottom of the dropdown box to add. Firefox will remember your choice and use the new default until you change it. You will see the logo of your choice display to the left of the menu dropdown box.
Change Default Search Engine in the Address Bar:
Firefox allows you to search directly from the address bar whenever you type in a phrase in the address bar and press enter. To change the default search engine that is used following the steps below:
- In the address bar type about:config
- On that page in the Filter Box type keyword.url
- In the results double-click the entry to open a popup box, replace the keyword.url string of the current default search engine, with the one of your preference. Here are some of the major strings: Then press OK.
Bing: http://www.bing.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q=
Google: http://www.google.com/search?&q=
Yahoo: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=
