IE6 forcing Bing as default search engine

Mac Daddy · Jun 3, 2009, 01:03 AM

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it is looking into an issue in which users of Internet Explorer 6 are forced into having Bing as their default search engine.

"We are aware of the issue with Bing on machines running IE6 and are investigating a solution," Microsoft said in a statement. "This issue is not impacting IE7 and IE8 users."

Although it is only affecting its older browser, many people still use IE6 and Microsoft has faced a lot of regulatory scrutiny over how default search preferences are set and changed within Internet Explorer.

The issue crops up just as Microsoft plans to formally launch Bing. Among its planned promotions is a huge ad campaign as well as an event Tuesday night at Seattle's Space Needle.

The IE6 issue was noted earlier on Tuesday by Search Engine Land.
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Source: CNET

IvanV · Jun 3, 2009, 02:06 AM

I don't quite remember how search engines were used in IE6, other than by going to the search provider's home page. Anyway, no need to make a fuss about this, it's a bug in a discontinued product and most people using it are businesses who run custom made web-apps on their intranets anyway.

Mac Daddy · Jun 3, 2009, 02:11 AM

I agree Ivan just saw it and posted it

Jun 3, 2009, 01:03 AM	#1
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	IE6 forcing Bing as default search engine Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it is looking into an issue in which users of Internet Explorer 6 are forced into having Bing as their default search engine. "We are aware of the issue with Bing on machines running IE6 and are investigating a solution," Microsoft said in a statement. "This issue is not impacting IE7 and IE8 users." Although it is only affecting its older browser, many people still use IE6 and Microsoft has faced a lot of regulatory scrutiny over how default search preferences are set and changed within Internet Explorer. The issue crops up just as Microsoft plans to formally launch Bing. Among its planned promotions is a huge ad campaign as well as an event Tuesday night at Seattle's Space Needle. The IE6 issue was noted earlier on Tuesday by Search Engine Land. _______________ Source: CNET __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

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IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,640 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	Re: IE6 forcing Bing as default search engine I don't quite remember how search engines were used in IE6, other than by going to the search provider's home page. Anyway, no need to make a fuss about this, it's a bug in a discontinued product and most people using it are businesses who run custom made web-apps on their intranets anyway. __________________ Our Folding@home stats:

Jun 3, 2009, 02:11 AM	Thread Starter #3
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: IE6 forcing Bing as default search engine I agree Ivan just saw it and posted it __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen