Search Enhancements Information

In order to maximize your searching experience, NetZero now includes a Search Enhancements feature that will allow you to search the Internet by entering keywords or search phrases directly into your Internet Explorer toolbar. All you have to do to get quick search results is enter the phrase you are searching for directly into your browser's address bar.

While you are connected to the Internet using NetZero, NetZero Search Enhancements will be set as the default keyword search provider and as your Internet Explorer search companion.

If you connect to the Internet through a different provider, you have the option of changing your Internet Explorer settings to use a different keyword search provider. These settings can be accessed by clicking the Search icon in the Internet Explorer toolbar and clicking Customize. You may need to close and re-open your Internet Explorer browser before the change goes into effect.

Note: NetZero Search Enhancements will be restored as the default keyword search provider when you connect to the Internet using NetZero. If you are not able to change your default keyword search provider by following the steps above, you may be using an older version of the Search Enhancements program. This unintended behavior has been corrected with the latest version of the Search Enhancements program. NetZero automatically updates these programs and the latest version will eventually be installed on your computer. If you prefer to immediately remove the older version, please follow the instructions below:

Uninstalling Search Enhancements

Uninstalling the NetZero software will not automatically uninstall the NetZero Search Enhancements program. To remove Search Enhancements, simply follow the instructions below:

Windows 95/98/ME/NT Users:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and choose Control Panel.
2. Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon in your Control Panel.
3. Locate the NetZero Search Enhancements option on the list and select it.
4. Click the Add/Remove button.

Windows XP/2000 Users:

1. Click the Start button and choose Control Panel.
2. Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon in your Control Panel.
3. Locate the NetZero Search Enhancements option on the list and select it.
4. Click Remove.

Windows Vista Users:

1. Click the Start button and choose Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall program, under Programs option.
3. Double-click NetZero Search Enhancements.
4. Click Continue to confirm the uninstallation.