Search Companion doesn't work anymore

[Sandra]

When I'm double clicking on 'Search' it appears 'A file
that is required to run Search Companion cannot be found.
You may need to run setup'.
Please help me to fix the problem! Thanx!

 

[Kelly]

Hi Sandra,

Could be from several reasons, here is one:

Search Assistant will try to connect to http://sa.windows.com This is done
to check for updates to its features, tips, wording and etc. Not allowing
access can cause its own set of problems, usually a "A file that is
required........." error message.

You can stop the internet access by changing the search behavior to Classic
Search.

Disable Search Assistant (Line 15)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Old Style Search Engine On/Off (Line 49)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or...

Use TweakUI, Explorer section to set Classic Search:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Search Companion files may be damaged if you have Search Companion open when
you connect to certain Internet Service Providers.

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

Other than that, why doesn't Search work?

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Try here:

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

Courtesy of MVP Kelly Theriot

Will