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Error "Internet Explorer could not install this search provider" when adding a Search provider
- Copyright © 2008 Ramesh Srinivasan
- October 22, 2006
- Internet Explorer 7
Symptom
When you attempt to add a Search Provider, the following error message may appear:
Internet Explorer could not install this search provider.
There was a problem with the search provider's information.

Resolution
Click Start, Run and type:
regsvr32 %SystemRoot%\system32\msxml3.dll
Press Enter.
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