Internet Explorer Search Box

How to Change the Internet Explorer Search Box Settings

information   Information
This will show you how to use, setup, and change the default search provider for the Internet Explorer Search box.
Tip   Tip
To add or remove the Iternet Explorer Search box for all user accounts, see: How to Add or Remove the Internet Explorer Search Box in Vista
Note   Note
The keyboard shortcut to open and take you to the Internet Explorer Search box is: CTRL+E

EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Search Box
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Here's How:
1. To Search the Web
A) Type what you want to search for and press Enter or click the magnifying glass button. (See example screenshot above)​

2. To Use and Change the Search Box Options
A) Click on the drop down arrow for the search box options. (See screenshots below)​
NOTE: See steps 3, 4, and 5 below for an explanation of each option.​
SearchBox.jpg
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3. To Search for text on the current webpage
A) Click on Find on this Page. (See screenshot above)​
NOTE: You can also press CTRL+F to see this box.​
Find.jpg


4. To Add a Different Search Provider
A) Click on Find More Providers. (See screenshot below step 2)​
NOTE: This wil take you to a Microsoft website where you can choose from a list of different seach providers. (EX: Google)​

5. To Change Search Defaults
NOTE: This allows you to set or remove a default search provider that you have already added from step 4.​
A) Click on Change Search Defaults (IE7) or Manage Search Providers (IE8). (See screenshot below step 2)​
B) To Change Default Search Provider - Click on a search provider to highlight it and click on the Default (IE7) or Set as default (IE8) button. (See screenshot below)​
C) To Remove a Search Provider - Click on a search provider to highlight it and click on the Remove button. (See screenshots below)​
Search_Defaults.jpg
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6. To Search a Site from the Search Box
NOTE: If you are on a site and the arrow next to the magnifying glass turns orange, then that site can be searched from the search box or added as a provider.​
A) Click on the orange arrow. (See screenshot below)​
Search_Orange.jpg

B) Check the site. (See screenshot below)​
NOTE: For example, Vista X64 Forums.​
Search_Site.jpg

C) You can now type something into the search box and press Enter for it be searched on the website.​

7. To Add a Site as the Default Search Provider
NOTE: If you are on a site and the arrow next to the magnifying glass turns orange, then that site can be searched from the search box or added as a provider.​
A) Click on Add Search Providers. (See screenshot below)​
B) Click on the Site you want to add.​
NOTE: For example, Vista X64 Forums.​
Add_Site.jpg


That's it,
Shawn





 

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Hello,
Though after I have removed the search providers, Mail.RU, it will still come up again after I restore advanced settings and reset Internet Explorer settings. I have already uninstall the program. Is there another way to get rid of it? :p
 

My Computer

Hello Chuah_hl,

You might check to see if you have some security or spyware program installed that has the option to prevent the Search provider from being changed. If you do, then you will need to disable that option first before you can remove the search provider in step 5C above.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Hello,

I have checked, but I didn't find anything that stops me from removing my Mail.RU, which is a program that my friend installed, but I uninstalled after she has her own computer. I have tried to remove the search provider many times, but it still comes back everytime after I reset my Internet settings. I hope you can help me with this problem. Thank you. :p
 

My Computer

Double check the settings of security/privacy/antispyware programs for the option to lock homepage, lock IE control panel, lock IE settings, etc.
  • Spybot (Advanced Mode) Tools> IE Tweaks
  • Spybot- Teatimer
  • Ad-aware Pro
  • Norton AV (Web Browsing > Spyware protection)
  • McAfee AV or Antispyware
  • Spyware Blaster
  • Spysweeper
  • Zone Alarm- free and pro.

In addition, see if Merging (right click and Merge) this REG download can help you. It restores the settings in the registry back to the default Live Search search provider for IE7.

View attachment Default_Search_Provider.reg

Hope this helps,
Shawn
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Your welcome Chuah_hl. I'm happy to hear that it is sorted out now.

Shawn
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
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