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Open Secure Preferences file inside the profile directory in a text editor. Google Chrome is a fast web browser available at no charge. Here's how: In the bottom you will find Other Search Engines and below that text boxes for adding a new search engine. Next to 'Search engine used in the address bar,' click the Down arrow.

Here's how I've restored just the built-in Google engine and kept the profile intact:Įxit Chrome fully via its menu -> Exit, so that no hidden processes or tray icons remain.Ĭopy/zip the contents of that directory somewhere else so you have a backup just in case. 4 Answers Sorted by: 38 You can goto Settings > Manage Search Engines in Google Chrome and you can add Google Search Engine again. Whether you are searching from Chromes address bar, or have your homepage set to take you to your favorite search engines website instead, youve likely. The only officially documented method is to reset the browser settings, but it'll nuke most of your profile data. The problem with manually adding/editing the search URL is that it won't restore the built-in behavior fully, specifically the dynamic autocomplete suggestions based on Google search because it's an internal field present in the prepopulated search engines.