Looking to switch your default search engine in Microsoft Edge to Google?
Checking Default Search Engine Settings
To check the default search engine settings in Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:
1. Open Microsoft Edge on your computer.
2. Click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the browser window.
3. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
4. Scroll down and click on “View advanced settings.”
5. Scroll down to the “Search in the address bar with” section.
6. Check the current default search engine listed.
7. If you want to change it to Google, click on the dropdown menu and select “Google.”
8. Close the settings tab to save your changes.
Updating Edge to the Latest Version
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Microsoft Edge browser on your computer. |
| 2 | Click on the three dots (…) in the top-right corner of the browser window to open the menu. |
| 3 | Go to “Help and feedback” and select “About Microsoft Edge”. |
| 4 | Edge will automatically check for updates and download the latest version if available. |
| 5 | Once the update is downloaded, click on “Restart” to apply the changes. |
Resolving Malware Interference
If you are experiencing malware interference while trying to change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge to Google, there are a few steps you can take to resolve this issue. Firstly, ensure that your device is up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
Next, run a full scan of your system using a reputable antivirus software to detect and remove any malware that may be causing the interference. Once you have done this, follow these steps to change your default search engine to Google:
1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “Settings” from the menu.
3. Scroll down to the “Privacy, search, and services” section and click on “Address bar and search”.
4. Under “Search engine used in the address bar”, click on the drop-down menu and select “Google”.
5. Restart Microsoft Edge for the changes to take effect.
Resetting Edge to Default Settings
To reset Microsoft Edge to its default settings, follow these steps:
1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
2. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
3. Scroll down and click on “Reset settings” under the “Reset settings” section.
4. Click on the “Restore settings to their default values” button.
5. Confirm the action by clicking on the “Reset” button.
6. Your Microsoft Edge browser will now be reset to its default settings.
F.A.Qs
Why can’t I change my search engine in Edge?
You can’t change your search engine in Edge because the default setting may be locked. You will need to go to Microsoft Edge settings, navigate to Privacy and Services settings, then select the Address bar option and change the search engine used in the address bar to Google.
Why can’t I modify Microsoft Edge?
You can’t modify Microsoft Edge because your organization likely installed it and is managing it for you. Contact your system administrator for assistance.
Why is Bing still my search engine edge?
Bing remains my search engine edge because Microsoft has made it the default search engine on Edge to promote its use. If you prefer using Google, you can easily change the default search engine in the settings.
Why is Yahoo my search engine on Microsoft Edge?
Yahoo may be your search engine on Microsoft Edge because the browser’s search functionality has been hijacked by a third-party application, causing searches to be constantly redirected to Yahoo.
