In this age desktop indexers, browser toolbars, and the like, maybe you want just simple search box. Here’s how.
No installed software, no wasted cpu cycles. Just a simple box to type your search into, and have your browser display the results. This handy little registry tweak will add a Google search box to your task bar.
Simply enter the search in the box, then hit enter, and bang! you’re results are returned to you in a browser window.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\G
default="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s"
Not tested with Windows Vista or 7. Works fine with XP, though. Have you tested with Vista or 7? Let us know in the comments!