Don't use Desktop Search when pressing Search button in Explorer

C

Chad

I installed MS Desktop Search. Now everytime I press the Search button
in my file explorer, it tries to use Desktop Search to find the files.
However, this is dumb because 99% of the time, the folder I am
searching isn't indexed. How can I get the search button to bring up
the old Windows search?

I know that I can press the "Search Companion" link at the bottom of
the Desktop Search pane but that is an extra annoying step. I just
want my Explorer back!
 
R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

How to reinstate Windows XP Search Companion after you install Windows Desktop Search:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/123/1/

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Regards,

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


I installed MS Desktop Search. Now everytime I press the Search button
in my file explorer, it tries to use Desktop Search to find the files.
However, this is dumb because 99% of the time, the folder I am
searching isn't indexed. How can I get the search button to bring up
the old Windows search?

I know that I can press the "Search Companion" link at the bottom of
the Desktop Search pane but that is an extra annoying step. I just
want my Explorer back!
 

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