[citation][nom]rcarlton[/nom]Install IE8 (is it still even optional?) and even if you have Google set as your default search engine, Microsoft adds Bing to the list at the #1 spot.For most non-technical folks the IE option selections are so arcane that they just click through. But let's say that you're a geek and you tell IE that you don't want any of its options - or better yet - not to change anything and you'll decide at the end.Bing's still been inserted into your browser no matter what only - not you have to delete it.Set "Keep my search providers updated" - Bing comes back.And - I think it's also delivered/set again via compatibility view updates.Only way I have been able to stop the "Bing-creep" is to remove all traces and then select the "Do not change my search provider" option.If it's so good - why the sneakiness?Moreover, it feels like one of those "negative options" subscriptions - Microsoft will keep Bing in no matter what you choose unless you can figure out how to stop it.While most Tom's readers could figure it out - ask yourself what your Mom, Dad, sister would/will do when presented with those choices.[/citation]
why does it matter? you search, so long as the results are meaningful, who cares what engine is used. Can either set it as home page, or just, you know, have google in your favourites if thats what you want to use, honestly, moist people I know who aren't pc savvy have google as a favourite and visit it when they want to search... the search box isn't as obvious as you'd expect.