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Q&A: How do I change the default search engine in Chrome?

Posted on January 8, 2024

Question from Mona:  My 20 year old son came in to visit me for the weekend and he borrowed my computer while he was here.

After he left I noticed that the default search engine in my Chrome browser had been changed from Google to Bing.

I really prefer Google so I’d appreciate it a bunch if you can tell me how to switch it back. What do I need to do?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I set my default search engine back to Google?

Posted on June 27, 2013

ie-10-logoQuestion from Anita W.:  Hi Rick. I recently read your post letting everyone know that I.E. 10 is now available for Windows 7 so I downloaded it and gave it a try. All in all, I think it’s a major improvement over I.E. 9.

I’m having one problem however. When I installed I.E. 10 it changed my default search engine from Google to Bing. How do I change it back? Thanks a bunch!!

Rick’s answer:  Anita, I also think I.E. 10 is a major improvement over I.E. 9, but as you found out the switch isn’t always hassle-free. Unfortunately, it’s standard procedure for Microsoft to stealthily replace your default search engine with Bing. Luckily, it’s very easy to change it back. Here’s how:  [Read more…]






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