Search From Address Bar Fails

[M and D]

As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using any search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what you're searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have to do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail. Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer by the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ? stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results, nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google search results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't be cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[M and D]

Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

 

[M and D]

I'll try doing it again. And I'll take this opportunity to say thanks for your web site. I've learned a lot from it.

Steven

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have
to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't
be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

- - -
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

- - -

Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search results
for that "keyword"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'll try doing it again. And I'll take this opportunity to say thanks for
your web site. I've learned a lot from it.

Steven

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using
any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what
you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have
to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by
this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't
be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[WTC]

Hi Ramesh,

In my Google Search URL entry, I did it this way.

---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\g]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
" "="+"
"%"="%25"
"&"="%26"
"+"="%2B"

---
So if you typed "windows xp" after g in the address bar, the blank space in
the entry will be interpreted as a + sign. Will your registration entry do
the same?

Just tried your registration entry and I get the same google search results.


How many searchURL have you created? I created 5 - Google, MSN Search,
Microsoft's search searching the MSDN site, Google searching
support.microsoft.com, and KB article number
[http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s].

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

- - -
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

- - -

Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search results
for that "keyword"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'll try doing it again. And I'll take this opportunity to say thanks for
your web site. I've learned a lot from it.

Steven

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using
any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what
you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have
to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer
by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by
this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't
be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[Jim Byrd]

Hi WTC - Download and run:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG to restore
your default Search functionality and reset your prefixes. You'll have to
manually re-select any Search Customizations you may have had, however.

--
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP/DTS/AH-VSOP
My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
http://DefendingYourMachine.blogspot.com/

Hi Ramesh,

In my Google Search URL entry, I did it this way.

---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\g]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
" "="+"
"%"="%25"
"&"="%26"
"+"="%2B"

---
So if you typed "windows xp" after g in the address bar, the blank space in
the entry will be interpreted as a + sign. Will your registration entry do
the same?

Just tried your registration entry and I get the same google search results.


How many searchURL have you created? I created 5 - Google, MSN Search,
Microsoft's search searching the MSDN site, Google searching
support.microsoft.com, and KB article number
[http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s].

You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

- - -
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

- - -

Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search results
for that "keyword"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'll try doing it again. And I'll take this opportunity to say thanks for
your web site. I've learned a lot from it.

Steven

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using
any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what
you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have
to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer
by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by
this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't
be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[WTC]

Hi Jim,

Why would I want to do this? Everything is working perfectly for me with my
searchURL entries.

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

Hi WTC - Download and run:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG to restore
your default Search functionality and reset your prefixes. You'll have to
manually re-select any Search Customizations you may have had, however.

--
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP/DTS/AH-VSOP
My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
http://DefendingYourMachine.blogspot.com/

Hi Ramesh,

In my Google Search URL entry, I did it this way.

---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\g]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
" "="+"
"%"="%25"
"&"="%26"
"+"="%2B"

---
So if you typed "windows xp" after g in the address bar, the blank space in
the entry will be interpreted as a + sign. Will your registration entry
do
the same?

Just tried your registration entry and I get the same google search results.


How many searchURL have you created? I created 5 - Google, MSN Search,
Microsoft's search searching the MSDN site, Google searching
support.microsoft.com, and KB article number
[http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s].

You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

- - -
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

- - -

Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search
results
for that "keyword"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'll try doing it again. And I'll take this opportunity to say thanks
for
your web site. I've learned a lot from it.

Steven

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using
any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what
you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have
to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer
by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by
this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google
search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't
be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[Jim Byrd]

Hi WTC - OK, fine - Sorry, I guess I misunderstood there to still be issues.
That .reg file cleans up several other search-related entries as well.

--
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP/DTS/AH-VSOP
My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
http://DefendingYourMachine.blogspot.com/

Hi Jim,

Why would I want to do this? Everything is working perfectly for me with my
searchURL entries.

Hi WTC - Download and run:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG to restore
your default Search functionality and reset your prefixes. You'll have to
manually re-select any Search Customizations you may have had, however.

--
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP/DTS/AH-VSOP
My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
http://DefendingYourMachine.blogspot.com/

Hi Ramesh,

In my Google Search URL entry, I did it this way.

---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\g]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
" "="+"
"%"="%25"
"&"="%26"
"+"="%2B"

---
So if you typed "windows xp" after g in the address bar, the blank space in
the entry will be interpreted as a + sign. Will your registration entry
do
the same?

Just tried your registration entry and I get the same google search results.


How many searchURL have you created? I created 5 - Google, MSN Search,
Microsoft's search searching the MSDN site, Google searching
support.microsoft.com, and KB article number
[http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s].


You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

- - -
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

- - -

Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search
results
for that "keyword"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'll try doing it again. And I'll take this opportunity to say thanks
for
your web site. I've learned a lot from it.

Steven

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using
any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what
you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have
to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer
by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by
this:

http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google
search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't
be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[WTC]

Hi Jim,

Not a problem. Have a great day.

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

Hi WTC - OK, fine - Sorry, I guess I misunderstood there to still be
issues.
That .reg file cleans up several other search-related entries as well.

--
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP/DTS/AH-VSOP
My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
http://DefendingYourMachine.blogspot.com/

Hi Jim,

Why would I want to do this? Everything is working perfectly for me with my
searchURL entries.

Hi WTC - Download and run:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG to restore
your default Search functionality and reset your prefixes. You'll have to
manually re-select any Search Customizations you may have had, however.

--
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP/DTS/AH-VSOP
My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
http://DefendingYourMachine.blogspot.com/



Hi Ramesh,

In my Google Search URL entry, I did it this way.

---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\g]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
" "="+"
"%"="%25"
"&"="%26"
"+"="%2B"

---
So if you typed "windows xp" after g in the address bar, the blank
space in
the entry will be interpreted as a + sign. Will your registration entry
do
the same?

Just tried your registration entry and I get the same google search results.


How many searchURL have you created? I created 5 - Google, MSN Search,
Microsoft's search searching the MSDN site, Google searching
support.microsoft.com, and KB article number
[http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s].


You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

- - -
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

- - -

Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search
results
for that "keyword"

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'll try doing it again. And I'll take this opportunity to say thanks
for
your web site. I've learned a lot from it.

Steven

You need to create a SearchURL entry.

searchurl google - Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=searchurl+google

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, that's exactly where I got the setup instructions. They've
worked
perfectly for years...up until the last few weeks.

Steven

Make Google your Default:
http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


As you know, you can search the internet from IE 6's address bar using
any
search engine by typing a "?" (without the quotes) followed by what
you're
searching for. In my case, I set this up to work with Google. All I have
to
do is type ? search term in the address bar, and I get Google search
results. I've been doing this for years.

Over the last few weeks, this method has started to occasionally fail.
Here's an example: My 4-year old is in love with a childrens performer
by
the name of SteveSongs. I was looking for his website, so I type ?
stevesongs in the address bar. Instead of getting Google search results,
nothing happened and what I typed in the address bar was replaced by
this:


http://auto.search.msn.com/response.asp?MT=stevesongs&srch=4&prov=gogl&utf8

Like I say, this only happens occasionally. Usually I get Google
search
results, just like I have for years.

Now I've read that certain people at Microsoft hate Google...but I won't
be
cynical. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

Steven

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi William,

Yes it's working fine without that additional parameters. In fact, I have
those additional parameters in my registry key earlier, and delete them for
testing.

I use these search URLs.

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...and_support/msg/0171a298bce5e957?dmode=source


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh,

In my Google Search URL entry, I did it this way.

---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\g]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
" "="+"
"%"="%25"
"&"="%26"
"+"="%2B"

---
So if you typed "windows xp" after g in the address bar, the blank space in
the entry will be interpreted as a + sign. Will your registration entry do
the same?

Just tried your registration entry and I get the same google search results.


How many searchURL have you created? I created 5 - Google, MSN Search,
Microsoft's search searching the MSDN site, Google searching
support.microsoft.com, and KB article number
[http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s].

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

- - -
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

- - -

Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search results
for that "keyword"

 

[WTC]

Ramesh,

I remember that conversation now I received some pointers from you. I
must be losing my mind. Hope you are having a good day.

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

Hi William,

Yes it's working fine without that additional parameters. In fact, I have
those additional parameters in my registry key earlier, and delete them
for
testing.

I use these search URLs.

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...and_support/msg/0171a298bce5e957?dmode=source


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh,

In my Google Search URL entry, I did it this way.

---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\g]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
" "="+"
"%"="%25"
"&"="%26"
"+"="%2B"

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So if you typed "windows xp" after g in the address bar, the blank space
in
the entry will be interpreted as a + sign. Will your registration entry do
the same?

Just tried your registration entry and I get the same google search
results.


How many searchURL have you created? I created 5 - Google, MSN Search,
Microsoft's search searching the MSDN site, Google searching
support.microsoft.com, and KB article number
[http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s].

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William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

You're very welcome Steven.

I have this setup:

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G]
@="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"

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Typing G <keyword> in the address bar will open the Google search results
for that "keyword"

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

I knew I posted about "SearchURL" thing long time back, William. But did not
know it was you whom I was talking to Google is great!

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ramesh,

I remember that conversation now I received some pointers from you. I
must be losing my mind. Hope you are having a good day.