Make Google My Default Search Engine

Learning how to make Google my default search engine has improved the quality of online searches. Google is the most popular search engine because of the number of relevant results per search, its easy to use interface and the very helpful options for broader or more specific choices. Aside from simple searches, Google also provides services for locating images, directions and news headlines.

To make Google your default search engine, you will need:

• A laptop or desktop

• Windows 7 operating system

• Internet Explorer web browser

1. Power up your computer. Wait for your computer to boot up. As soon as it is done, click on the “Start” button on the desktop or the “Windows” emblem on the bottom left-hand corner.

2. In the search box field, type in “Internet Explorer.” Scroll upwards on the results box that opens up. Click on “Internet Explorer.”

3. Wait for the Internet Explorer web browser to open. Click on the “Tools” tab of the Internet Explorer. You should find this in the upper right-hand of your screen. On the scroll down box, click on “Internet Options.”

4. Delete the default search engine or home page that appears on the “General” tab. Type in “www.google.com”, which should be your desired search engine in the empty field. Click on the “Apply” button.

5. Close your Internet Explorer window. Click on the “X” on the top right-hand corner. Open “Internet Explorer” once more by clicking on the “Start” button, typing in “Internet Explorer” and selecting the browser by clicking on it . As soon as the window opens, the Google home page should automatically show.