How to change IE 10 search engine in Windows RT

Solution 1:

Desktop mode is available in Windows RT, and includes the desktop edition of IE 10.

To change the ModernUI/Metro IE search provider do the following:

1. Launch the desktop.
2. Open IE on the desktop.
3. Select the down arrow on the address bar, and select "Add" (Add search providers).
4. Locate the search provider you want, and Add to IE, not forgetting to "Set as default".
   • If you do forget to set it as default, click on the settings cog, and select "Manage add-ons", select "Search Providers", select your preferred search engine, and press "Set as default".
5. Open the ModernUI version of IE - if it's already running, I recommend closing it down - and try searching from the address bar - you are now using your preferred search engine.

I've just been through these steps on my surface, and it's working a treat.