location problem with my browser


  1. caleman
    Posts : 19
    7
       New #1

    location problem with my browser


    I use firefox 98% of the time. I have version 3.6. I use windows 7. My home page is set to google.com.

    When I use the search bar located next to the address bar at the top of the browser, it searches using google.com.vn. I bought this laptop in Vietnam and am currently living here. However, I'd rather if it used google.com.

    It's the same problem when I copy some text and right-click on it to select 'Search Google for ....' It will search with google.com.vn.

    I don't know how to change it. Can anyone help me out?

    any ideas are appreciated, thanks.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. computersplus
    Posts : 1,309
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       New #2

    just change the default search provider by clicking on the drop down in the search box and choose a new search provider
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. V3xar
    Posts : 304
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7600
       New #3

    computersplus said:
    just change the default search provider by clicking on the drop down in the search box and choose a new search provider
    Correct.:)

    Additionally, click on the drop down box and choose "Manage Search engines". This will allow you to delete those you don't want or require as well as allow you to add new search providers.

    .
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. caleman
    Posts : 19
    7
    Thread Starter
       New #4

    thanks for your quick replies. They helped me find the solution.

    The problem is that the Google search add-on that is installed in firefox re-directs the search to the local provider. Which is why I was coming up with Google Vietnam, because I live here.

    To solve this I just hit the 'get more search engines...' link in the 'manage search engines...' window. Then I used the Mozilla Add-on Site to search for google.com. Luckily enough there was an add-on specifically for me. The 'always google.com in English' add-on.

    Thanks for your help guys.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  7. computersplus
    Posts : 1,309
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       New #5

    no problem man!
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
How to Change the Default Download Location in Google Chrome This tutorial will show you how to change the default download location that Google Chrome saves at to be where you like. You could also specify to have Google Chrome ask where to save each file before downloading. ...
Hi, as we all know, we can change the startup position to centerscreen or default location, etc... But how i can make it to startup in this location: http://tinypic.com/r/2rrnfk3/6 http://i47.tinypic.com/2rrnfk3.jpg Thanks.
When I extract files from a zipped file I have downloaded using Internet Explorer 9 I used to be able to start typing the destination location in the box and it would auto fill the location I used most often and I could click the BROWSE button to easily see all my files in that location, but...
Add Network Location Problem
in Network & Sharing

Hello All, I am having problems with adding a network location in Windows 7. I can add a network location by right clicking in the open space under location. I get to where I enter the Internet or network location. My problem is that if I have already set up a internet or network location in...
This isn't a bug but to document current IE/Chrome/FF behavior when saving an image. When viewing a jpg image in IE 8.0.7600.16385, if you do right-click | Save Picture As, the default save location is Libraries\Pictures. With FireFox 3.5.7, right-click | Save Image As, the save location is...
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 17:41.
Find Us