You can remove Google as the default search engine in Microsoft Edge and replace it with another search engine of your choice. Here's how:
Steps to Change the Default Search Engine:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Access Settings: Click the three horizontal dots (Settings and more) in the top-right corner of the browser window. Then, select Settings.
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Navigate to Privacy, search, and services: In the Settings menu, click on Privacy, search, and services.
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Scroll to the Services Section: Scroll down the "Privacy, search, and services" page until you find the Services section.
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Select Address bar and search: In the Services section, click on Address bar and search.
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Choose your preferred search engine: Use the drop-down menu labeled Search engine used in the address bar to select your desired search engine (e.g., Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo).
Explanation:
By following these steps, you are not removing Google entirely from the Edge browser. Instead, you are changing the default search engine that Edge uses when you type a search query directly into the address bar. Google will still be accessible if you navigate directly to Google's website.
Important Considerations:
- This change only affects the search engine used when typing directly in the address bar. If you use a search box on a specific website, that website will likely use its own default search engine.
- You can always visit the Google search page directly by typing
google.comin the address bar.
Changing the default search engine in Edge is a straightforward process. This allows you to customize your browsing experience and use a search engine that better aligns with your preferences.
