Why is Windstream's search engine overriding my current search engine?Q: Why am I here?
A: The domain name you entered was not recognized. Windstream utilizes an error redirect service to present site suggestions which you may find useful. Clicking any of these suggestions provides you with web search results, which may include relevant sponsored links.

Q: Why should I use Windstream's error redirect service?
A: Internet users commonly mistype website names or URLs. Windstream's error redirect service makes finding websites easier and more convenient. Often, the search results will provide you with a desired website or page that meets your needs.

Q: How does Windstream's error redirect service work?
A: Windstream's error redirect service monitors for non-existing domain responses and rewrites these responses to redirect network applications to useful landing pages depending on end-user preferences.

Q: What is DNS?
A: DNS is an acronym for the Internet's Domain Name System. The DNS is primarily used to map Internet computer addresses to domain names such as 'www.yahoo.com.' For more information, please visit »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_system

Q: How do I opt-out of the error redirect service?
A: If this service is not right for you, please visit your Preferences page to opt out. At any point in time, you can opt back in to the service by visiting your Preferences page.

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by Windstream edited by fourboxers
last modified: 2012-02-14 11:49:17