Google search ben does not respond - All browsers

[defenderjim]

One would think, that considering who big google is, and how many people this affects, that this problem would have been resolved by now.

 

[tjg79]

Well, based on what Thrash posted, I checked all the SSLs on the Advanced tab, so I can Google. It seems to work. I think I should be OK until Google gets this sorted out. (Famous last words)

It worked one time then back to no search results.

 

[tjg79]

One would think, that considering who big google is, and how many people this affects, that this problem would have been resolved by now.

I'm surprised you don't read about this issue when you do a search with Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc...

 

[ThrashZone]

Well, based on what Thrash posted, I checked all the SSLs on the Advanced tab, so I can Google. It seems to work. I think I should be OK until Google gets this sorted out. (Famous last words)

Your choice enabling ssl's I wouldn't
Just bookmark the non ssl url I posted
Or when on the other link just click on the new google logo on the top left
Then use that search box that comes up that's how I saw the difference in addresses

 

[ThrashZone]

Well, based on what Thrash posted, I checked all the SSLs on the Advanced tab, so I can Google. It seems to work. I think I should be OK until Google gets this sorted out. (Famous last words)

It worked one time then back to no search results.

That's because of the redirect it is an issue for google to fix that's why enabling ssl's is a bad idea

 

[Callender]

SSL is the problem then? I've been messing about and Google Search Box works fine in all browsers for me. I use:

https://encrypted.google.com

Interestingly if I switch Secret Agent into Stealth Mode I get various results as it rotates User Agent and Request Headers.

I get any of the following each time I open a new tab and search:

Google instant search only with no "Google Search" button

No Google instant search and a "Google Search" button

Google search as I type with results opening instantly and no "Google Search" button

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SSL checks out okay:

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With default settings Google Search works as normal.

 

[ThrashZone]

Not sure but it's hit and miss lately
I get this just typing google.com in the ie10 address bar

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl

 

[Callender]

This is a traffic capture from IE11 64bit with all default settings applied. (Reset to default)

It seems that Google is encrypting searches by default. If I type

google.com

here's what happens:

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[defenderjim]

I am successfully able to search by doing as previously suggested, clicking google icon in upper left corner and entering search term, then hitting return.

Update: Never mind, this didn't work just now. Off to bing. :{

 

[ThrashZone]

Yep for an odd reason that works if the page shows the logo on the top left
It them redirects to an .en address :/

The redirects are pretty weird ?

 

[poolmon]

I am having the exact same issue using IE11 on two desktop computers. It seems to have just started within the last week. I thought it was my computer until I tried another one.

I use Google as my home page. I frequently have to close out IE11 and reopen it to get a Google search to work. But it's hit or miss. I can't believe Google (now known as Alphabet) can't fix this.

PS I just found this Google thread also reporting the problem:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/websearch/JRqlLBdZFmQ;context-place=forum/websearch

 

[ThrashZone]

Google probably uses a track search # and if they see a drop they will eventually notice
Not to mention if the issue is reported on Google help might even help more than waiting around until Google notices
It's not that big a deal for me to deal with Google help forums :/

 

[Callender]

I have to confess that I almost never use IE but have just noticed that default search provider "Google" was not the most recent version.

I had a problem some time ago with Windows Update KB3033814 - see this:

http://www.sevenforums.com/browsers...being-added-ie11-post3064703.html#post3064703

Checking IE just now I get the old Google logo in the address bar:

Updated to the latest version and now I get this:

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So Google Search has been updated. I can then turn off instant search and everything works including the Google search button.

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So check to see if KB3033814 is installed and remove if found. Reboot and update search provider.

Maybe you don't have the exact same issue but it's worth a check.

 

[tjg79]

Is there a way to send Google a message to fix their foul-up?

 

[Callender]

Okay more testing after the problem returned!

Solved (I think) like this:

For IE11 go to "manage add ons" and then "search providers" and make sure that you added Google Search from IE Add Ons Gallery.

On google home page click "Settings" and turn off instant search.

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Configure IE not to delete browsing history on exit:

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The google preferences cookie is retained and everything works including the "Google Search" button.

Downside: You need to run a third party cookie cleaner for clearing history and specify "cookies to keep"

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Other browsers: Same principle applies regarding google search preferences settings and cookies.

 

[poolmon]

OK THANKS CALLENDER..
I just went directly to Google Home Page and under Settings in the lower right corner I checked "Never Show Instant Results" (skipped all the intermediate steps just to try this one setting first) and the searches appear to now work. As I type in the Google search box, I still get predictive suggestions showing. What did I shut off by changing to this setting, and why would this just start happening out of the blue to numerous computers?

 

[Callender]

It means that (google preferences) cookies are not saved on browser exit or something cleared cookies externally.

 

[ThrashZone]

Is there a way to send Google a message to fix their foul-up?

Well beside dealing with google help = not really,
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!forum/websearch

A simple workaround is change the url you use to open google search to this,
Then it should work without dealing with google
They pretty much have focused more with Chrome and wanting people to use the url search bar in Chrome.

https://www.google.com/

 

[tjg79]

The https url is a good work-around fix for me.

Thanks for the suggestion. Nothing else worked.

 

[ThrashZone]

No problem