Cannot use Google search

I recently bought a MAC OS X and so far I like it. However I am unable to use the Google search when I am in Safari. I have to go thru the Google web page to do my searches. I do not know if I messed something up while I was learning how to use my new MAC. I am a former Windows user so the MAC system is a learning process for me at this time. So if anybody can help me I sure would appreciate it. I have followed all the instructions so far with no success.
Message was edited by: Peat Moss

Well, there is no Return button to click on in Safari, so I'll assume you meant press the Return key. If nothing happens, what were you doing just before this started, or has it always not worked?
You should try creating a new User Account for testing purposes and try using Safari there to see if Google search works; if it does, then the problem is limited to your primary account. If it doesn't, then it's a system-wide problem.
Do you have any Input Managers installed that might be interfering (look in ~/Library and also /Library for a folder named InputManagers). If you have that folder, then you should try creating a folder in the same location (~/Library and/or /Library) named "InputManagers (Disabled)" move them into the corresponding folder, then try restarting Safari to see if searching works again. If it does, one or more of them are the culprit, so list them in your reply.
Mulder

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