Any compy buffs out there? Need some help please, Google seach will not search!!

[Chris the Cat]

Man, not sure I can get by without the G. search functio.
Not sure what has happened, the kids messing maybe?
Point is , I type what I want to search for in the Google UK box,
It goes to the top left of the page as usual and offers suggestions as I type.
When I finish and click on seach, nothing!!
It just sits there!!

Aghh!!!!!!!!

Any ideas cats? Desperate man here!

C.

 

[ged]

To begin with, very quick and easy, try a different search engine -- for example www.bing.com -- and see what happens.

Check that you're allowing 'cookies' from Google and 'javascript' code from Google to run in your browser. Should be under something like 'edit-> preferences' or 'tools' in your browser toolbar (or you might need to do searches to find out how to do 1t!)

Try downloading a different browser just for testing, such as firefox: https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-stub&os=win&lang=en-US (NB This link is for WINDOWS which I assume you're using.)

Let us know how you get on with those, there could be something more serious going on (possibly malicious software) but I won't worry you about that for now.

 

[rik_uk3]

Well worth having more than one browser installed, I use Firefox, Torch, Opera, Internet Explorer and Chrome. Download and install another and tell us if you have the same problem.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Will do, thanks chaps.

Chris.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Just downloaded Mozilla, Google not working properly on there either!

Bum.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Here's what happens: Page 1 comes up with a limited search, if at all,
& subsequent pages are feint & it is not possible to click on anything.

Mrs CtC x

 

[Lister]

Sounds like a browser/hosts file hijack, give this thread a read: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=230267

 

[Chris the Cat]

Beyond me Lister, seriously!
My compy is protected, not sure how this could happen.

C.

 

[quietone]

Go to settings, turn off 'google instant' if you have not done so already.
Sorry,, should have asked if you are using chrome ? If so, click on the settings, and disable google instant. I think its broken at the moment..

 

[Chris the Cat]

Where about in settings is it?
I can't find it!

cheers.

Cat.

 

[quietone]

Sorry, I wasn't very clear was I...

Open chrome, and sign in. click on the black cog icon on the right of the screen.. Click on search settings.

Choose 'never show instant results'

Then scroll down and click save settings.

Restart chrome, see it that sorts it. It worked for me when I got the same as you did earlier today.

 

[ADz-1983]

Close your browsers and run CCleaner and do a clean of system and also run the registry cleaner as well.

If that doesn't solve it then you should run a full scan with Security suite/malware scanner etc. To be honest you should do this anyway even if first option solves issue.

What security do you have installed? (Please do not say AVG, I'll scream).

 

[Chris the Cat]

By jove you have it sir!!
Turned it off on all browsers, back in buisiness, thank you SO much!!

Best.

Chris.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Bull Guard, all clear it says!?

 

[quietone]

By jove you have it sir!!
Turned it off on all browsers, back in buisiness, thank you SO much!!

Best.

Chris.

Am I right in saying that what I suggested worked for you ?
If so, bravo. My good deed for the day.

 

[Chris the Cat]

All your work my friend.
Realy gratefull.

C.