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    [Solved]Default search engine change doesn't change it.

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    • PleaseOperaWorkForMe
      PleaseOperaWorkForMe last edited by leocg

      Windows10

      Opera - latest downloadable version (just downloaded today 4/10/22)

      I spent some time in settings, specifically choosing DuckDuckGo as my Default search engine. I've rebooted and double checked this change more than twice yet Google remains the default search engine.

      How can I make my choice change work?

      Thank you.

      default search engine

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        leocg Moderator Volunteer @PleaseOperaWorkForMe last edited by

        @pleaseoperaworkforme So when you do a search in address/search bar, it shows results in Google instead of in Duck Duck Go?

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          PleaseOperaWorkForMe @leocg last edited by

          @leocg Yes, the google G is clear as a bell and the results are listed by google.

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            leocg Moderator Volunteer @PleaseOperaWorkForMe last edited by

            @pleaseoperaworkforme The same happens if you choose a different search engine as the default one?

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              PleaseOperaWorkForMe @leocg last edited by

              @leocg I just tested several and reloaded pages. No change to the search engine being used = google.

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              • leocg
                leocg Moderator Volunteer @PleaseOperaWorkForMe last edited by

                @pleaseoperaworkforme That's strange. We are talking about the address bar, right? And you are not starting the search with a g followed by a space, are you?

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                  PleaseOperaWorkForMe @leocg last edited by

                  @leocg I've never intentionally used the address bar to do a search. It is using duckduckgo. I've been referring to the search tool at the mid top of every newly opened tab (named "Speed Dial." Why isn't that changed as well?

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                    leocg Moderator Volunteer @PleaseOperaWorkForMe last edited by leocg

                    @pleaseoperaworkforme See https://forums.opera.com/rules and https://forums.opera.com/post/159979

                    Start Page/Speed Dial search engine can't be changed.

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                      PleaseOperaWorkForMe @leocg last edited by PleaseOperaWorkForMe

                      @leocg Thanks. Hidden!

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