google.co.uk is there a way to go to google.com instead?

Dark_Angel · 12 Apr 2008 at 18:29

As title really.

Is there anyway to get google.com (or MSN or whatever) to stay on .com rather than .co.uk ?

Using vista / fox of fire if that makes much difference

RobH · 12 Apr 2008 at 19:08

Yes, just use this address: http://www.google.com/webhp

I prefer the UK version though as it prioritises UK sites when I google for things like eBay.

CliffyBiro · 12 Apr 2008 at 19:09

RobH said:
Yes, just use this address: http://www.google.com/webhp

I prefer the UK version though as it prioritises UK sites when I google for things like eBay.

Agreed. Much handier so you don't end up on American sites by mistake.

The Running Man · 12 Apr 2008 at 19:31

i do hate the way that even if i type google.com it redirects me to .co.uk.

if i wanted .co.uk, id type in .co.uk?!

PCDave · 12 Apr 2008 at 19:34

on google.co.uk there is a link that says "go to google.com" but yes it is quite frustrating

Dark_Angel · 12 Apr 2008 at 21:27

Sites like IGN anger me too :/

I really don't like the whole regional thing. Just let me have the standard version

postmanfw · 12 Apr 2008 at 21:34

mmmm google .com never used to punt me onto uk site...new thing just started? :confused:

shine · 12 Apr 2008 at 21:41

PCDave said:
on google.co.uk there is a link that says "go to google.com" but yes it is quite frustrating

I clicked that and now I don't get redirected. Restarted the browser and its still not redirecting me.

Lethal` · 12 Apr 2008 at 22:43

shine said:
I clicked that and now I don't get redirected. Restarted the browser and its still not redirecting me.

Clear cookies and it will probably redirect.