I doubt this beats the google toolbar. I don't care for MSN Search and everything MS i need is already built into IE. If you don't already use the Google toolbar, i'd give the msn toolbar a try, at least it'll look decent! pick it up at
http://toolbar.msn.com
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The MSN team is launching a new beta opportunity we'd love for you to get involved in - MSN Toolbar Beta. The MSN Toolbar appears towards the top of your browser window and works to give you the power of MSN Search at your fingertips.
With this free and customizable search tool, you can:
Search the Web from any Web page.
Use the Highlight Viewer to quickly locate your search words.
Use Quick Links to launch MSN Hotmail, MSN Messenger, and your personalized MSN home page.
Get rid of pop-up ads with the Pop-up Guard.