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zep516

11 years ago

In what Browser, because that's where you make the adjustment so we need to know that.

This link is a bit old but may be helpful,
http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/how-to-make-google-your-default-search-engine/

I do not have any default browsers. They use up a ribbon across the top of my window and most of the time, I want that space for other things. When Bing sneaked in on a software update, I promptly uninstalled it.

What I do is keep a list of addresses to popular search engines in my bookmark list. I put them all under one folder and named that folder something I could remember such as "Search Engines". I have a wide screen monitor so I keep the bookmark window open all the time. Anytime I want to search, I'll open a new blank window and click on the URL of the search engine I wish to use. Soon, the connection is made and I can conduct searches without closing my prime job. The search engine screen sits on top of my work window. I can toggle back and forth between the two windows. When I'm done with the search, I close that window.

Currently, I have 10 search engines bookmarked. Two of those are my favorites.

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Kat, I've decided to quit concerning myself with it...not much one can do. If it is someone I have traded with (and know) I will maybe put a link to the 'right' (original post with the correct spelling and all), and try and point future posters in that direction...otherwise I figure members can/will take care of it themselves maybe(?). That way, at least I can help those I 'know.'

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Here, Joe. Unfortunately I don't think it worked, however. When it rebooted I got the same black screen with flashing cursor. Had to do cnt-alt-del several times (no result), then turned the computer off for a few minutes. Only then did I get a full boot. I also ran Microsoft Security again this morning, and it did pick a suspicious item: exploit: java/toniper. It was fixed. Any other ideas? # AdwCleaner v2.104 - Logfile created 01/05/2013 at 10:35:54 # Updated 29/12/2012 by Xplode # Operating system : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Service Pack 2 (32 bits) # User : Owner - OWNER-PC # Boot Mode : Normal # Running from : C:\Users\Owner\Downloads\adwcleaner(4).exe # Option [Search] ***** [Services] ***** ***** [Files / Folders] ***** ***** [Registry] ***** ***** [Internet Browsers] ***** -\\ Internet Explorer v9.0.8112.16457 [OK] Registry is clean. -\\ Mozilla Firefox v17.0.1 (en-US) File : C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\w939nsy6.default\prefs.js [OK] File is clean. -\\ Google Chrome v23.0.1271.97 File : C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences [OK] File is clean. -\\ Opera v [Unable to get version] File : C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\operaprefs.ini [OK] File is clean. ************************* AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [3256 octets] - [05/01/2013 07:32:41] AdwCleaner[R2].txt - [3319 octets] - [05/01/2013 07:39:13] AdwCleaner[R3].txt - [3376 octets] - [05/01/2013 10:20:12] AdwCleaner[R4].txt - [1323 octets] - [05/01/2013 10:26:45] AdwCleaner[R5].txt - [1194 octets] - [05/01/2013 10:35:54] AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [3496 octets] - [05/01/2013 10:20:47] AdwCleaner[S2].txt - [1383 octets] - [05/01/2013 10:27:39] ########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner[R5].txt - [1374 octets] ##########

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Been using DuckDuckGo as my default search engine and recommending it for quite a while. And WTH, I like the duck! Occasionally I also use and recommend IxQuick and StartPage. They're probably about the most private search engines out there. And yes, some don't care. I do. And no, nothing is 100% private, nor secure on the internet. I used to use Mamma (the Mother of all search engines) and Dogpile to avoid the "G" spot whenever I could. I got tired of hearing Oh yeah, the proper term now I was offended by people saying they "googled" something so I didn't want to feed the beast. Seemed as appropriate to me as "I Charmined", "I Red Lobstered" or "I Toyotaed" something. People have to have a nonsensical phrase for everything. Isn't it "delish"? And Joyful, don't forget the Kitchen Table Kommandment Thou shalt not make a joke or someone shalt be offended! ;) Anyway, you should really have more than one search engine when you're searching. Some pick up things others don't. There is no one "best".

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kbarb - San Francisco - Z10a

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

Yes, but if you choose a default, you can just type your search criteria into the location bar and it will automatically use the search engine of choice to do the search. No ribbon space needs to be used up.
So it's pretty helpful.

Anyway, we'd need to know which browser berk is using to give specific advice.

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