Recurrent problem with SEARCH--terminates with a C++ Runtime error

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When I run Windows Search, it will almost always terminate with a
Runtime Error! Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Program: C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual
way. Please contact the application's support team for more information.


When I close that box, my desktop goes away (icons, task bar), although
I can continue with whatever windows are open until I am finished, then
I need to reboot.

Does anyone know what may be causing this error?

Thanks
Ken K
 
Ken said:
When I run Windows Search, it will almost always terminate with a
Runtime Error! Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Program: C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual
way. Please contact the application's support team for more information.


When I close that box, my desktop goes away (icons, task bar), although
I can continue with whatever windows are open until I am finished, then
I need to reboot.

Does anyone know what may be causing this error?

Is WinXP P3 installed?

Is Windows (Desktop) Search installed?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
 
Is WinXP P3 installed?
Ages ago. I have always kept updates up-to-date
Is Windows (Desktop) Search installed?
No.


What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?

Zone alarm (without anti-virus component running) and NOD32. Same
installation as on 3 other home systems,which do not share the problem.
All are up to date. No anti-spyware apps running. Indexer not running.

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
bought it)?
Heavens no!
 
PA Bear [MS MVP] said the following on 7/5/2010 10:23 PM:
Is WinXP P3 installed?
I should also add WRT to the updates that my install of XP is on a
machine that I built a year ago, and this has been the only quirk that I
have encountered during that time. It is not the worst thing in the
world, but it can be a nuisance from time to time...
 
Randem said the following on 7/6/2010 12:41 AM:
Make sure your C++ runtime files have been updated to the latest SP.
I downloaded the files for embedded C++ and rean the install, but it
asked for a license number, so I know I don't have that program. If C++
is a part of WinXP, then I must have those files, as I have the Pro
version with all of the updates.
 
Unless you do the CUSTOM update you are only getting security updates which
do not update your software on security holes within the OS.
 
Huh? That makes no sense. Explain yourself.
: Unless you do the CUSTOM update you are only getting security updates
which
: do not update your software on security holes within the OS.
:
::
:
 
NO one said it did... Learn to comprehend. Name calling is the first resort
for those who don't understand...
 
You claim there is a link or website where it explains your option, where is
this website or link?
 
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