Can't find any help for this error in my search provider box.

[meridethpistulka]

No matter what I enter in my Internet Explorer Search Provider Box the the letter s always appears because what shows up inthe search box is: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8&q=%s

I have tried removing IE from my computer and reinstalling, adjusting search settings, updating, screaming, praying, and am beyond frustrated!

Can anyone help me?

Thank you.

Merideth