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Technical Help & Discussion => Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion => Topic started by: Clive on November 08, 2002, 22:54

Title: Google search box
Post by: Clive on November 08, 2002, 22:54

On my old computer I had a permanent Google search box at the top of my page, but I can't remember how I did  it.  It was a really handy feature and I'm sure I had to download something. Does anyone know how I can get it back?

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Simon on November 08, 2002, 23:04

Clive, it was the Google Toolbar, I do believe.  I've got one and it's really handy.  If you go to the Google home page, you can download it from there, but make sure you go into 'Preferences' after downloading and set it to Google UK, or it will default to searching US sites.   :)

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Clive on November 08, 2002, 23:08

Got it! ;D  Thanks Simon.

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Clive on November 08, 2002, 23:15

The deed is done.   ;D

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Rodders on November 08, 2002, 23:18

I note they've now added quite a comprehensive news-feed tab, too.  That's stuffed Ananova then.

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Simon on November 08, 2002, 23:18

Right, good work Clive - if only everything was that simple!!   ;D ;D

I only use it for searching, but the news thing might be interesting as well, thanks Rod.  :)

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Clive on November 08, 2002, 23:29

I've just added that one, it's the best news page I've seen.  Google  always do things so well don't they?  Thank Rodders.  ;D

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Adept on November 09, 2002, 00:45

Isn't the Googly toolbar full of spyware? :(

Or am I confusing it with the Alexa toolbar ???

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Rodders on November 09, 2002, 00:59

Shape up Big Guy!  Another one from Clive's cellar, and you'll be imagining that crowbars are full of crows.  I just hope you guys haven't been smoking Clive's lawn!   :-*

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Lona on November 09, 2002, 02:22

I much prefer the winebars rodders. you can't search for anything but you sure have a good time ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re:Google search box
Post by: Simon on November 09, 2002, 10:06

There are two versions of the Google Toolbar.  One is an 'Advanced' version, which does contain spyware, to enable it's functions, but the 'Standard' version contains no spyware, which is the one I use.  :)