Changing from Bing to Google

rdb2012 · 4 Aug 2015 at 16:49

Hi all, just installed Windows 10 no problems. One thing I want to change but not able to do.

I would like to use google in the seach bar, is this possible? I managed to change the default browser from Edge to Firefox, but still it is directing me to Bing.

Thanks

Furos · 4 Aug 2015 at 17:58

I think you need to set chrome as the default browser then that will allow you to get google at the default search engine. it's only what ive read so could be wrong.

I plan on upgrading to win 10 tonight

demonix · 4 Aug 2015 at 18:05

Some people have been reporting issues with adding google to search with it throwing hissy fits about security and all that garbage, but you should be able to get it added by being on the google site when you do it.

Glaucus · 4 Aug 2015 at 18:28

I assume in the task bar search box. In which case no you cant as its all intergrated with cortana.

Orcvader · 4 Aug 2015 at 21:02

Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/bing-google-1/?src=cb-dl-created

Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bing2google/mgoehlfmhfafaiepckjikpphoklijedl?hl=en

Apparently Firefox will have its own built in solution to this in a future update however.

Burnsy2023 · 4 Aug 2015 at 22:32

Glaucus said:
I assume in the task bar search box. In which case no you cant as its all intergrated with cortana.

Oh, but you can with this Chrome extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/...nc?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog