IE9: Switch to Google search

In IE9, Bing is the default search engine and not Google search. If you want to switch to Google as a standard search, you have to do it yourself. We'll show you how it's done.

Internet Explorer 9: Switch Bing search to Google search

1. Click on the gear icon at the top right of the screen and select "Internet Options".
2. In the "General" tab you will find the "Search" item in the middle. Next to this, click on the "Settings" button.
3. A new window opens in which you click on the blue link "Search for more search providers" at the bottom left.
4. A new window opens in which you can find all search providers. Google should now be found at the bottom. Click on this search result.
5. You will be forwarded again. Click the "Add to Internet Explorer" button here.
6. There is a query. Activate the checkmark in front of the item "Set this provider as the standard provider for this quick info category" and click on the "Add" button (see image).
7. You can now close all windows. Google is now set up as a new search provider.

This practical tip shows you how to set up Google as the start page.