Google Voices Concern on Microsoft Browser

Mountain View-based Google Inc. raised concerns to the European Commission over Microsoft Corp.’s new Internet browser, which directs Web surfers to Microsoft’s search site.

The European Commission is investigating Vista, the next version of Microsoft’s Windows operating system.

Microsoft spokeswoman Stacy Drake said the company was “fully committed” to supporting search engine options in Internet Explorer and would ensure users could easily choose from a very long list.