Solved Process explorer started searching with Wiki instead of Google

RknRusty

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When I first installed Windows 7 I used Process Explorer to pick through all of my services, learning what they were, clicking on search and reading the Google results. I got to the point where I could just look them over every day or so and make sure nothing unwanted was running. Lately I tried searching and it opens Wikipedia instead of Google. I looked at options and everywhere else I could think of and I don't see where to change this option.
Can anyone help me out?
Thanks,
Rusty
 

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Rusty,
May I suggest that you look into WinPatrol, I think it better suited for your purposes. You will be notified of any new startup item. It is used and appreciated by many
 

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Might try out Process Hacker and see if that searches with Google. It's what I use, and mine searches with Google, so does Process Explorer for me. Not sure where to change the search in the programs either, possible it just uses your default search provider set in your browser. Is your browser set to use wiki search?
 

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Airbot 2.0
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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Asus P6X58D Premium - Sata 6Gb/s - USB 3.0
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Just checked. It does search with Google by default. However, if you don't have Google enabled in your browser, it will instead use the default search engine that you have got installed. It looks like Airbot has hit the nail on the head when he said:

Airbot said:
...uses your default search provider set in your browser...
Click to expand...
 

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Yep, that's it. I guess it started when I recently upgraded to IE9. All better now, thanks.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium - always up to dateIntel E2210 2.2Ghz3Gb DDR2NVIDIA GeForce 7050/610I GPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
eMachines ET1810-03 (Acer) - single user
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium - always up to date
CPU
Intel E2210 2.2Ghz
Motherboard
(OEM) ECS MCP73VT-PM with AMI BIOS R01-A3 (4-29-2009)
Memory
3Gb DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7050/610I GPU
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888/1200 8-channel HD integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 22" LED
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Internal - Seagate 320Gb SATA; External - Western Digital 320Gb USB (3.5" internal drive inside a RocketFish USB enclosure)
Keyboard
Wireless
Mouse
Logitech M705 laser wireless
Internet Speed
TWC Cable Broadband ~ 15 Mbps Down/1 Mbps Up
Antivirus
NIS
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Microsoft Office 2007, incl Outlook SP3; Netgear router; ubee modem
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