Microsoft changed Vista Desktop Search

In order to ease criticism of monopoly and " squeeze competition ", Microsoft has just released details of what it will adjust and change within the desktop search feature of Windows Vista.

Late last year, search giant Google filed a petition with the US Court, complaining that integrated desktop search features in Vista intentionally "play bad" opponents.

Concessions

According to Google, this feature takes up too much memory, causing the computer to be unable to run in parallel with a second firm's search application.

Worse, users have no way to turn off Vista Desktop Search, meaning they must use this feature and dispose of Google Desktop.

Last June, Microsoft had to give in to Google and agreed to "adjust" to make Vista Desktop feature "more elegant and user-friendly".

The most important change is that Vista users will be able to choose an external search engine, "rather than trying to swallow dishes prepared by Microsoft and throwing them in their mouths," said a comment analyst.

These changes will be available in the SP1 package for Windows Vista. The trial version of SP1 will ship within the next few weeks, while the final, complete version must wait until early next year.

" Not only can you access other search solutions, in addition to Vista, users can also choose more relevant search result links - thanks to the additional search box in Start Menu and Explorer windows " , Microsoft representative said.

Identification signs

However, if you want users to access your search application, the service provider (eg Google) must register with Microsoft.

This week, Microsoft will release 3 free documents to annotate, guide the IT industry on specific adjustments.

A document will appear on Microsoft's official website, the second document posted on the Microsoft development community site, presenting its search protocols, while the third document describes how to operate. of a search service to not collide with the entire Vista operating system.

Google representatives expressed their appreciation for this step from Microsoft. For those who have used Vista, they will see a change in the following points: First is Vista's boot menu. Currently, only the " See all search results " button or " search anywhere " button is available. But after adjusting, the external search engine (like Google) will be activated when you click the " Search anywhere " button.

The second point is the command bar inside the Explorer window. When you start typing the text in the search box, it just jumps to a blue bar with two " Save search " and " Search engines " buttons. But according to the change outline, there will be a third button called " Search anywhere ", along with a link to the default search engine.

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