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by byork

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this is a question concerning Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0.
When I would open up the search funtion menu from the tool bar I used to be able to search from various search engines. I now only have MSN to choose from. Even in costomize the only choices are msn. Is there a way to get my original choices back?
Thank you.

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by samlukecantwell

in internet explorer click on search.. then customerize..

customerize search settings and click on the 'use the search assistant for smart searching' tab

hopefully this works for your problem

by ebob

Unforunately, the previous response won't actually let the user point to other search engines or directories (like Yahoo, Google, etc.). At least, this is the case in the 5.0 that I'm looking at.

Right now, I do not have access to lots of other systems with different setups, but I'll suggest that is some subtle "branding" by our friends from Redmond.

You MIGHT be able to hack the Registry, with all of "the usual caveats".

by byork

I think that this possiblity is just a little over my head besides which I am not into hacking or cracking programs. Thanks for the try but I really think there must be a better solution.

by mcarrara

The MS IEAK (Internet Explorer Admin Kit) allows you to set many parameters, I think the default search engine is one of them.

by jmackiesr.

In IE 5.0 click on search:
click "Customize"
Select "Use one search service for all searches"
Select a search engine from the drop down list.
Click on the "Auto Search Settings" button
Choose a search provider for address bar searches for the drop down list.
Choose a results option from the drop down list in the "When Searching" field.

Following these steps will result in your selected Search Engine being the default Search Engine for IE 5.0

Have Fun.

by byork

thats the problem... I only have
MSN as the choice... I used to have
yahoo, altavista and a few others.

by jctech

It seems that the previous responders are not taking time to read the question. This user is dealing with I.E 5.5, not 5.0. I am on a system here that uses Win98 with I.E 5.0, but I will see what I can find out about 5.5 and let you know. Cheers

by jctech

I checked a PC with Windows ME and Internet Explorer 5.5 installed, and the search function seems to work the same as with 5.0. All the search engine options are available and working properly. I suppose it may not have installed properly on your computer. You might try uninstalling and reinstalling IE 5.5 and see if that clears up your problem.

by byork

Thank you, I tried the link you supplied but it wasn't working.
I think you are correct about ie not working properly. I will do a re install.

by donalda-m

It seems that your IE5.5 is not working as it is supposed to - why not just reinstall it!? At that point the previous suggestions should work properly. If not, please describe EXACTLY what you see when you click on the Search icon, then Customize on the Search window.

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