My recent searches on Google have disapeared, and now only shows suggested searches.?

Question

Now I have to type the whole word, rather than hit the first letter then click the word. I have tried going into internet properties and everything seems fine with auto complete. I've also gone into Google options and all seems fine. The history was not deleted. Now as I go I am retyping them, and it still isn't saving them as recent searches. Also, I cannot get rid of the suggested searches, even after unchecking the box in Google options. Any ideas would be great. Thanks

Answer 1

it is just google because mine is the same way, instead of your history it brings up related items that may match what you are looking for. Sorry

hope this helps

Answer 2

First, turn back on your autofill:

Go to Settings (far right) -->Options-->check Autofill

Now, you can disable the Google suggestions:

If your Toolbar has a wrench icon, follow these steps to disable search suggestions:

1. Click the wrench icon on your Toolbar.

2. Click the Search tab in the 'Toolbar Options' window.

3. Deselect the 'Suggest searches as you type' checkbox.

4. Click the Save button.

If it does not have a wrench:

1. Click the Settings button on your Toolbar.

2. Select Options from the drop-down menu.

3. Click the Search Box Settings button.

4. Deselect the 'Suggest popular searches' checkbox.

5. Click the OK button.

You can also do this as a backup:

At the Google homepage, do the following:

1. Click on 'Preferences' to the right of the search box.

2. Scroll down to the 'Query Suggestions' section.

3. Select 'Do not provide query suggestions in the search box.

NOTE: If this is already selected, select the other option and then reselect the correct option.

4. Click 'Save Preferences'.

That should do it!