A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion Cannot Be Found

[Guest]

When attempting to use the Search ability in Windows XP SP2, I receive the
following error message: "A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion
Cannot Be Found". I've read the previous posts for this problem with Windows
search but could not resolve my problem.

I am using Windows XP SP2 so the Windows fixes and KB articles do not apply.

When attempting to "install" the file Srchasst.inf (see KB article
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319949 ), I am asked to specify the location
for or insert the 'Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 CD' (which I do not
have) to locate the file:
msgr3en.dll

The following post is related, but did not address locating the problem. I
do not have a folder "C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles".

Is there any way to get around having to come up with the CD to locate this
file?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

The ServicePackFiles folder will not be present if you've installed Windows XP using a slipstreamed CD with Service Pack 2 integration.

When you're prompted for the file msgr3en.dll, try mentioning the following locations:

C:\Windows\i386

Or insert your Windows XP CD (slipstreamed with SP2) if you have one.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When attempting to use the Search ability in Windows XP SP2, I receive the
following error message: "A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion
Cannot Be Found". I've read the previous posts for this problem with Windows
search but could not resolve my problem.

I am using Windows XP SP2 so the Windows fixes and KB articles do not apply.

When attempting to "install" the file Srchasst.inf (see KB article
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319949 ), I am asked to specify the location
for or insert the 'Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 CD' (which I do not
have) to locate the file:
msgr3en.dll

The following post is related, but did not address locating the problem. I
do not have a folder "C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles".

Is there any way to get around having to come up with the CD to locate this
file?

Thanks in advance!!