Set Google as Default Search Provider in Internet Explorer

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Often we are asked to change Internet Explorer default search provider to Google rather than using Bing as their preference.

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Unfortunately, if you live outside US, Google is not an option and is missing from the list.

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To add Google as your search provider:
1. Open IE, click the Tools icon/button (the gear icon on top right corner)
2. Click Manage Add-ons
3. Select Search Providers
4. On bottom left corner, click on link “Find more search providers…”
5. It will take you to the following address:
         http://www.iegallery.com/en-au/addons?callback=true&featuretype=2

6. Change the address from “en-au” to “en-us” as per below:

http://www.iegallery.com/en-us/addons?callback=true&featuretype=2

7. Google Search is now available in the list:

8. Click Add to Internet Explorer

9. Check Make this my default search provider, then click Add button

And you’re done!

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