How can we change the search engine default in Internet Explorer 10 (Windows 8 Tips)

In Internet Explorer 10, as in previous versions, the search engine default of the browser is Bing. However, unlike previous versions, the option to change the default search engine is, although available, very well hidden. And users who prefer another search engine such as Google, you have to sape a little to figure out how they can set it as default search engine. In plus, the modern version of IE 10 It completely lacks this option, on the other hand, the modification made on The desktop version of the browser It will also have an effect for this.

How do we change the search engine default in ie 10 in Window 8?

  • open Desktop (Click on tile Desktop in Start Screen or press the combination of keys Windows + D) then click on iconita ie FROM Taskbar To open the browser in its desktop version.
  • in Internet Explorer, click on iconitis of settings (in the form of a wheel) in the right-right corner of the browser, then select Manage add-ons from the displayed menu.
manage-addons
  • In the open window select Search Providers from the panel Add-on Types (left side), then click on the link Find more search providers from the bottom of the window
find-search-providers
  • In the gallery displayed, select the favorite search engine (eg. Google) then click on the button Add to Internet Explorer
search-providers-gallery
  • In the confirmation window, tick the option Make this my default search provider, then click on Add
add-provider-to-ie

And ready, the search engine chosen by you will be set as default Both in the desktop version of 10 and the modern one.

Note: In order for the change to have an effect, you will most likely have to close and reopen the Internet Explorer (to close the modern version, take the mouse at the top of the window, click on the left and pull the window to the bottom of the screen).

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