By default Google Chrome asks users if they want to import data from Firefox, but if you skipped it or want to import data from Internet Explorer into Google Chrome, here is a simple way on how you can do it.

Related: Tools to synchronize bookmarks / favorites between browsers.

In Google Chrome click on the settings button and click on Import bookmark & Settings option.

A new window will open showing you options to import data from Internet Explorer or Firefox, choose the browser and information you want to import and click on the Import button.

A new window should open showing you the progress of the import, once the import is complete the window will automatically close and your data will be available in Google Chrome.

Step 1) First you will need to launch your google chrome browser, then in the top left hand corner click the tools button and then selection options.



Step 2) Now your in the google chrome options this is where you can change around the basic settings of your browser. Make sure you select the basics tab, and scroll down to the default search section and select manage.

Step 3) Now you can see all the search engines installed on your google chrome browser, look over to the left and click the add button.

Step 4) A New box will appear this is where you will need to enter the search details. First of you will need to enter the search engine name so for this I wrote ‘Wikipedia Search’ next you will need to select the keyword i.e a Nickname for the search engine I wrote ‘Wiki Search’ finally you will need to enter the search engine URL for wikipedia it is: ‘http://en.wikipedia.orgwiki/Special:Search?search=%s ‘ Once you have correctly entered in this information click OK!

Step 5) Now the search engine will be added under other search engines, if you want to make wikipedia search your default search engine then highlight it by clicking it and then select the make default button on the right.

Now Your Done! You have now got a wikipedia search for your brilliant google chrome browser. Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog so you don’t miss anymore google chrome tips & tricks! Please feel free to comment below.

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