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17Jan/12Off

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:

  1. From the browser menu choose TOOLS
  2. Then select INTERNET OPTIONS
  3. On the pop-up window that opens, there is a Search section.
  4. Search Engine IE A 300x155 How to change Search Engine for INTERNET EXPLORER Click SETTINGS this is where you can choose your preferred search engine.
  5. On the subsequent popup that opens there you will see several choices for search engines.
  6. Here you can select the search engine you prefer and SET AS THE DEFAULT.
  7. 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.

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16Jan/12Off

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.

  1. Click the wrench icon  wrench How to change search engine in CHROME
  2. 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.
  3. Any changes you make CHROME will automatically save, once finished close the page.

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