Help! Help! Two Major Problems with Windows XP!

[Dr. Adrian Waller]

Corrupted files have disabled my Search Companion making
it impossible to search for files or folders within my
computer? Is there a patch for this, or must I do a system
restore?
Also, my computer does not always shut down and often gets
hung up.
I have downloaded all Critical Updates and do a virus scan
weekly.
Can you help?

 

[Bee]

Corrupted files have disabled my Search Companion making
it impossible to search for files or folders within my
computer? Is there a patch for this, or must I do a system
restore?
Also, my computer does not always shut down and often gets
hung up.
I have downloaded all Critical Updates and do a virus scan
weekly.
Can you help?

For your first question, MVP Kelly Theriot has posted a response to one
similar to yours:

"A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion Cannot Be Found
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q319949

Why doesn't Search work?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm"

For your second, the info provided is too skimpy, but I think you will find
some helpful pointers in the following, also from the same source:

You May Not Be Able to Shut Down Your Windows XP Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;320008

Windows XP Shutdown & Restart Troubleshooter
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm