How to Access and Use the Bing Desktop Extension in Windows 7

Two Parts:Accessing the Bing Desktop ExtensionUsing the Bing Desktop ExtensionQuestions and Answers

This article will tell you how to access and use the Bing Desktop extension in Windows 7. The Bing Desktop extension lets you search from your computer (using an Internet Connection), and then opens the results in the Bing Search on your default browser.

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Steps

Part 1

Accessing the Bing Desktop Extension

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   Go to your Start menu.  This can be done by clicking the Windows 7 logo or “Start” button at the bottom-left of your screen.

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   Click on the Bing Desktop section or search “Bing Desktop” in the search bar of the Start Menu.

Part 2

Using the Bing Desktop Extension

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   Type your search in the search bar or click on one of the icons (Weather, News, Trending Images, Facebook, or Trending Videos).

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   Search or look under the window of Bing Desktop.

   • If you typed your search in the search bar, click on the Search button (or Magnifying Glass).
   • If you clicked on one of the icons, a window should open (same window) under the Bing Desktop window depending on which icon you clicked.

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   Results will now show up in your default browser. You can select any of the results in the search.