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Windows LIVE Today plugin search: How do I change to search using GOOGLE instead?

As some of you who have downloaded Windows LIVE know, you get the option to place two Today-plugins if you so desire. The main Windows Live is pretty sucky due to its waste of precious screen space.
However the search plugin can be quite useful since you can just click "xyz" on it and it opens PIE and off it goes.
However the sad part about it is that it uses MSN search as default. Now, we all know how amazing MSN search is. Thus I would like to change it so it uses another search engine. Perhaps that mom and pop search engine called Google instead.
Obviously this is in the registry somewhere, I hope. So I was wondering if anyone here knows how to do it. And please don't just post "search the registry," as that is help at all.
Some quick google searches came out empty. I guess that WL for PPC is still somewhat new for the mainstream.
Cheers,

BUMP?.....

I would imagine that this is hard coded and you can't change it.

I was thinking about this becuase on Vista The option is there to change the serach defualt.
Wondring if there is a link to open the search page....
D

Google search on Today screen
I remember from when the Windows Live search today plugin came out and I was reading the Axim boards, there was at least one person who came out with Google plug-ins.
A quick Google search (of course ) found this:
http://www.cs.pitt.edu/~jmisurda/ppc/blog/index.php?entry=entry051204-182826
I haven't tried it yet, but I think I might just download it myself.

Downloaded and installed... WORKS GOOD. It also allows you to change the background and text color.
Ron

bsexton said:
I remember from when the Windows Live search today plugin came out and I was reading the Axim boards, there was at least one person who came out with Google plug-ins.
A quick Google search (of course ) found this:
http://www.cs.pitt.edu/~jmisurda/ppc/blog/index.php?entry=entry051204-182826
I haven't tried it yet, but I think I might just download it myself.
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Thanks for the reply! I am trying it now. However this is not a play on the WL plugin but a complete rewrite. A brand new app. A beta.

done bosh sorted

Yup, I read that one already and did the changes. I was going to post but the thread was closed.
Well, the two main issues I had, this and the Opera\Outlook issue has been fixed. Alright!

tired of crappy vbulletin search?

tired of crappy vbulletin search?
try this instead!
http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?_...rum.xda-developers.com&vf=all&vm=p&fl=0&n=100
Yahoo! Search set to search this forum only. (extrom kitchen as an example)

Except for the fact that it goes back to searching the web when you search for something else.

there isnt anyh need for that search, the vbulletin search is ok and does what you need it to do.

Hmm, well it couldn't find what I wanted today, and google was a big help.
You can use google by entering your search terms before the site tag.
http://www.google.com.au/search?as_...rum.xda-developers.com&as_rights=&safe=images
Go to that link, add your search terms to the box, and it will just search this forum. Normally vbulletin is ok, but when its not this is much better.

hmmm, i will have to try it one day, TBH ive never tried it so dunno how much beter it is.... ill take your word for it.

touchFLO without flash?

Is there any way to get it without having to flash to a new ROM?
Running black wm6

Have you tried to use the search function?
/flame ON

I second that. You know, I think the mods should start telling people to use search in the e-mail that you get after they sign up

I agree that the search function should be used, but sometimes, the answer just can't be found using it. For instance, the thread I posted in the general unlocking forum ... I STILL can't find the answer in the Wiki, but I was blown off because "it's in the wiki". Yeah, they should search, but if they say they searched and couldn't find anything, and show they tried, then lay off.
/flame OFF

Did those of you who posted 'use the search' also use the search before typing 'use the search'? I must say, 'use the search' has been said here a lot and we all get sick of n00bs saying it.
Another hint for any n00bs who want to say 'use the search' for people asking for help would be that part of the reason the search function here sucks so bad is the extraneous messages, and I think we can consider 'use the search' type of messages to be extraneous.
As for the original question, I've never seen anything that answers your specific question asked or answered here before, so you have asked a good question. I don't have the answer but maybe someone can point you in the right direction, or you can find an appropriate thread to post your question to (recommended).

tg989 said:
Is there any way to get it without having to flash to a new ROM?
Running black wm6
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If you mean something that is available as it is for the wizard (Vario I) then no. At the moment I have a Vario I and a Vario II. On both of them I'm using iContacts (iPhonish way to scroll through your contacts). On the Vario I I'm running DrDot's ROM which has TouchFlo "the cube" (it's a prism actually) installed. Works like a charm!
For the Hermes (Vario II) there's no ROM yet if I'm not mistaken. There is however a "ButtonFlo" version of TouchFlo available. For now it only works via hardware input instead of using the touchscreen. It's just a .cab, you should be able to find it on this hermes section using the search function. the DrDot (not for the Hermes!) and iContacts can also be found on this forum. Good luck!

tg989 said:
Is there any way to get it without having to flash to a new ROM?
Running black wm6
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TouchFLO doesn't work properly at all on the HERMES, so you won't have to worry about flashing.
Oh yeah, next time search for your answer first. (read my signature regarding search for a bit more help)

HTC News search not function!!!

Hi All,
I need help here...
Recently i noticed that my wildfire HTC news search function not working can someone advise me what to do to get back search function?
News -> Add feeds -> Search more ->Search Keyword
What ever i type in the search keyword column it also search nothing for me...
I'm running Enclair 2.1 at the moment...

[Q] How to search Marketplace on HD2??

Hi,
after installing windows phone 7 OS on my HD2, and today calling up and activating the marketplace (apps are downloading and installing now which is great ) I can't seem to figure out for the life of me how to search the actual market place store.
On the HD7 I believe you press the search symbol button but on the HD2 there doesn't seem to be a button mapped for the search feature so as far as I can see there's no way to actual search the store.
I have tried searching both the forum, reading the FAQ stickies and google to no avail, so sorry if I missed a rather obvious answer to this but I'd appreciate if someone could help out.
Thanks.

There is no search facility. The nodo release updates the marketplace with a search facility. No use to us hd2 users until dft do their thing. Soon hopefully.

Just figured it out! Press the home button when inside the market place and it opens up "Marketplace search"
Very handy feature

News to me! Sweet! I'm giving you the thanks now!

Cheers, it was so obvious I never thought to try it, I was getting really frustrated trying to find the apps without the search feature.
Just made using the phone a lot more enjoyable

You guys are maximum lol!