Search Preferences

B

bob

Although I have changed my internet 6.0 search
preferences and restarted Internet Explorer, it always
reverts back to a "Quick Search" menu versus "Search
companion" How can I get rid of "Quick Search"?
 
R

Ramesh [MVP]

First, scan the system for parasites and remove them. SpyBot S&D searches
your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

&

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(Remember to perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed)

This will remove malware from the PC. Next, reset the Search Engine. Click
the Search button in the toolbar > Customize > AutoSearch Settings > Select
a provider from the list.
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs > "Reset Web Settings"

Download the fix - Reset Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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Although I have changed my internet 6.0 search
preferences and restarted Internet Explorer, it always
reverts back to a "Quick Search" menu versus "Search
companion" How can I get rid of "Quick Search"?
 
B

Bob

Jim, It work for one time and then when I restarted IE it
reverted back to "Quick Search" Bob
 
B

Bob

Ramesh,Jim
I was already using SpyBot but this worked after
installing Adaware and finding 53 objects to be removed.
Thanks for you help. Bob
 
J

Jim Byrd

YW, Bob - Glad you got it fixed.

--
Please respond in the same thread.
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP



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J

jon

whoever posted this:
i did it all just as you said. however, i still have 18
previous searches listed. i have even run regedit and
manually deleted the stored search characters (i thought),
then exited. did i need to export the new registry file?
anyway, no luck getting rid of the previous searches. any
other words of wisdom? please help!! and thanks. direct
email is: (e-mail address removed)
 
R

Ramesh [MVP]

The article is not applicable to you. But for other questioner.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

10 Myths about Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


whoever posted this:
i did it all just as you said. however, i still have 18
previous searches listed. i have even run regedit and
manually deleted the stored search characters (i thought),
then exited. did i need to export the new registry file?
anyway, no luck getting rid of the previous searches. any
other words of wisdom? please help!! and thanks. direct
email is: (e-mail address removed)
 

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