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Google search box on the Taskbar question
When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google
search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Thanks. Grenou |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
"Grenou" wrote in message ... When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Thanks. Grenou That's Google Desktop. WinXP gave me the option to have it as a Sidebar, on the desktop, or as part of the Taskbar. Windows 7 will not let me put it on the taskbar, as you are describing. It is available here, it you would like to try yourself: http://desktop.google.com/ Maybe there is a separate toolbar for Windows 7? |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
"Grenou" wrote in message ... When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Thanks. Grenou Don't know about Google search box. But Right click on the task bar select toolbars The address bar is there maybe the Google search bar is too. |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
"KCB" wrote in message ... "Grenou" wrote in message ... When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Thanks. Grenou That's Google Desktop. WinXP gave me the option to have it as a Sidebar, on the desktop, or as part of the Taskbar. Windows 7 will not let me put it on the taskbar, as you are describing. It is available here, it you would like to try yourself: http://desktop.google.com/ Maybe there is a separate toolbar for Windows 7? That's not the one, I think. It's a shame this forum/newsgroup doesn't accept attachments, then I could have shown you (I tried, it doesn't work). If you look at the W7 Taskbar, on the left is the Windows start button, then a small space, then the 'e' for internet explorer (which is not my default search engine, Google is). Between the Start button and that 'e' I had, somehow, managed to insert a Google search bar, which saved opening Internet Explorer first. So it must be something in the Google Toolbar that I have missed. My old computer is no longer connected to anything, so I can't look. I will keep on searching, something will pop up. Thanks for responding. Grenou |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
Grenou wrote: When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Visit google. |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
"Trev" invalid wrote in message ... "Grenou" wrote in message ... When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Thanks. Grenou Don't know about Google search box. But Right click on the task bar select toolbars The address bar is there maybe the Google search bar is too. Thanks Trev :-) No it isn't a Toolbar. The box looks almost identical to the small Search box that appears when you click on the Windows Start button, but the Google one is always visible. I used it for a month before I got this computer, it was very handy. I'll keep looking, thnaks for responding. :-) Grenou |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
"Bob I" wrote in message ... Grenou wrote: When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Visit google. http://www.addictivetips.com/windows...ows-7-taskbar/ |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
On 03/01/2010 in message Grenou
wrote: If you look at the W7 Taskbar, on the left is the Windows start button, then a small space, then the 'e' for internet explorer (which is not my default search engine, Google is). IE is a browser, not a search engine. If you want it to open with Google as your home page then start it, navigate to Google, click on the small arrow to the right of the house icon on the toolbar and select 'Add Or Change Home Page'. -- Jeff Gaines Dorset UK There is absolutely no substitute for a genuine lack of preparation |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
"Jeff Gaines" wrote in message ... On 03/01/2010 in message Grenou wrote: If you look at the W7 Taskbar, on the left is the Windows start button, then a small space, then the 'e' for internet explorer (which is not my default search engine, Google is). IE is a browser, not a search engine. If you want it to open with Google as your home page then start it, navigate to Google, click on the small arrow to the right of the house icon on the toolbar and select 'Add Or Change Home Page'. -- Jeff Gaines Dorset UK There is absolutely no substitute for a genuine lack of preparation Thanks Jeff :-) Grenou |
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Google search box on the Taskbar question
"Grenou" wrote in message ... "KCB" wrote in message ... "Grenou" wrote in message ... When I loaded W7 on my ancient previous computer I ended up with a Google search box next to the Windows start button on the Taskbar. My brain is rusting, I can't remember how I did that. I now have a new computer with W7 and would like to put Google in the same place again, it was very useful. Any ideas? Thanks. Grenou That's Google Desktop. WinXP gave me the option to have it as a Sidebar, on the desktop, or as part of the Taskbar. Windows 7 will not let me put it on the taskbar, as you are describing. It is available here, it you would like to try yourself: http://desktop.google.com/ Maybe there is a separate toolbar for Windows 7? That's not the one, I think. It's a shame this forum/newsgroup doesn't accept attachments, then I could have shown you (I tried, it doesn't work). If you look at the W7 Taskbar, on the left is the Windows start button, then a small space, then the 'e' for internet explorer (which is not my default search engine, Google is). You can slide alll those taskbar icons - drag and drop - into any order you like. 'e' is not necessarily on the left, or not even neccessarily on the taskbar. |
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