How To Make Google Your Home Page
Guess what, you’re not the only one asking this question
Over the last 36 months millions of internet users both young and old have visited our site after asking the same question. What’s really interesting about this question is that it’s impregnated with a much more interesting question. The question is why would you want to make Google your homepage?
Based on the comments and feedback left by other who have successfully managed to set their homepage using our short sharp expert tutorials, it looks like these are some of the most common reasons why this search is still searched by many. These are some of the most common questions we receive.
So Why Make Google Your Homepage?
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How to Make Google My Homepage after a Browser hijack experience
So Browser Hijack usually takes place when a you install a new piece of (So called) “FREE” software which some where along the installation process asks you if you want to change you default homepage. The individual in stalling the software would have pressed yes and by doing that has changed the homepage.
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How to Make Google My Homepage after a virus infection on computer
The other most common reason why ‘users search for how to make Google my homepage is because they are recovering from a Virus attack that may have hijacked the browser or cleared the default settings.
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How to Make Google My Homepage as a quick way to search the internet
Some simply want to start using the worlds favourite search engine to carry out all their internet searches. By setting Google as homepage, they will be able to quickly search the internet and get moving.
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How to Make Google My Homepage after getting Sick and tired of Bing, Yahoo & MSN search
Some simply want a fresh homepage experience. For some MSN homepage is too busy and distracting, we’ve heard some say Yahoo homepage looks a little tired, some say Bing search as homepage does not give you the best internet results compared to those produced by Google.
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How to Make Google My Homepage after someone recommendations so
One of the most common reasons what most as the question how to make Google my homepage? Is simply due to recommendation. They would have asked around and found that Google as homepage is set by most.
So now that you are here, let me confirm that you have come to the right place and are guaranteed to find your solution here. If you son’t simply leave us a comment below and one of our experts will surely respond to you.
Step 1: Before you set Google as homepage, you need to to find out which browser you are using.
Step 2: Once you have this information select your browser from the links below and after a few easy steps, Google will be set as your homepage.
Set Homepage in Chrome Browser
Step 1 : Click the ‘Gear’ Icon
Click the icon to the far right of the web address titled,’ customise and control Google Chrome’.Step 2 : Select Settings
Scroll down to the bottom and select the ‘Settings’ optionStep 3 : Click Change
And go to ‘Appearance’ -> Tick the button that says ‘show homepage button’. Click the ‘change’ link under the buttonStep 4 : Set/Change the homepage
Select the ‘Open this page’ link and simply type in the name of the url you want to set as your homepage.Step 5 : OK Done!
Once done click OK and exit the setting window You will now see a home icon on the left hand side of your browser.Set Homepage in Firefox Browser
Step 1 : Click the ‘Firefox settings’ icon
Simply click on Firefox icon on the top right hand top corner of your browser window.Step 2 : Options Tab
Select the options tab.Step 3 : Set your new homepage
Select the ‘General’ you will see a fields called ‘Home Page’ where you can enter the homepage of your choice.Step 4: Hurray! You are done. Let’s test it.
Now to check that your new homepage has now been set, simply shut down your browser by clicking the red ‘x’ icon on the top right of your browser screen. Once the browser has shut down, go to your desktop or programs menu and double click the explorer icon to open it again. This time your homepage will have changed to the website you set in the previous steps.Set Homepage in Internet Explorer Browser
Step 1 : Click the ‘Gear’ Icon
You will find the small gear icon on the top right corner of the browserStep 2 : A drop-down menu will appear
One of the options drop-down menu will say ‘Internet Options’. Click it, and select it.#Step 3 : Click the ‘General’ tab & set your Home page
Within the general tab, you will then see a place where you can set your homepage. Also don’t forget to click the ‘Start with homepage’ radio button in the ‘Startup’ section immediately below that.Step 4: Hurray! You are done. Let’s test it.
Now to check that your new homepage has now been set, simply shut down your browser by clicking the red ‘x’ icon on the top right of your browser screen. Once the browser has shut down, go to your desktop or programs menu and double click the explorer icon to open it again. This time your homepage will have changed to the website you set in the previous steps.Set Homepage in Opera Browser
Step 1 : Add a new start-up page bookmaker
click the [+] icon to add a new start-up page bookmarker.Step 2 : Enter the name of the site you want to set
In the following window enter the website address www.(enter the name of the site you want to set here)Step 3 : You’re Done!
An that’s it. You will now have the icon as one of your ‘Speed Dial’ iconsSet Homepage in Safari Browser
Step 1 : Click the ‘Safari Preferences’ icon
Simply click on preferences icon on the top right hand top corner of your browser window.Step 2 : Options Tab
Select the options tab.Step 3 : Set your new homepage
Select the ‘General’ you will see a fields called ‘Home Page’ where you can enter the homepage of your choice.Step 4: Hurray! You are done. Let’s test it.
Now to check that your new homepage has now been set, simply shut down your browser by clicking the red ‘x’ icon on the top right of your browser screen. Once the browser has shut down, go to your desktop or programs menu and double click the explorer icon to open it again. This time your homepage will have changed to the website you set in the previous steps.
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