How to Restore the Google Search Bar, Small Business

How to Restore the Google Search Bar

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When the search bar on your browser changes from Google to another search provider, or disappears altogether, it's usually caused by another application changing your search engine settings, sometimes without your permission. You can easily restore the setting to Google, although the procedure varies depending on your browser.

Firefox

If you use Firefox, resetting the search bar to Google is simple. Click the small arrow in the search bar to display the available search engine, and then select Google from the list.

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer doesn't include a separate search bar in its interface, but if you were using the Google Toolbar and it disappeared, you can often get it back by right-clicking the toolbar area and checking the box next to Google Toolbar. If you don't see the option, download and install it again from the Google website (link in Resources).

Chrome

Chrome also doesn't use a separate search bar, and instead allows searches directly from the address bar. If Google is no longer your default search engine in Chrome, select the Settings option from the Chrome menu, and then change the default search engine to Google in the Search section of the page.