search companion error

[John Kron]

HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to "Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file, right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

HI RIck, thank you ver much for the response. As it turns
out I have no xp cd , it did not come with one . But i was
able to locate the srchasst.inf , which i previously could
not do without knowing i was supposed to UNCHECK the
extensions box. thx for that.
My son found an i386 folder in his computer which has a
srchasst.in file in it . not inf but in on the end. is
there any way i can use that file in my computer. since i
don't have the disk.
thx in advance
john k

-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to "Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file, right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k

.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi John,

It just means that you probably have "hide file extensions for known file
types" enabled in folder options. Just disable it to see the extension. You
can also click start/run, type C:\Windows\Inf\srchasst.inf and click ok to
begin.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI RIck, thank you ver much for the response. As it turns
out I have no xp cd , it did not come with one . But i was
able to locate the srchasst.inf , which i previously could
not do without knowing i was supposed to UNCHECK the
extensions box. thx for that.
My son found an i386 folder in his computer which has a
srchasst.in file in it . not inf but in on the end. is
there any way i can use that file in my computer. since i
don't have the disk.
thx in advance
john k

-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to "Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file, right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k

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[Guest]

HI again Rick , i think you misunderstood my last comment .
I was able to find the INF file becuase you did give good
instructions that included showing the extention. Other
fixers instructions did not tell me that but you did , thx.
Now i have a disk problem cause all i have is 2 system
restore disk.. are they the same as my XP disk? if not what
do you suggest thanks . john K

-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

It just means that you probably have "hide file extensions for known file
types" enabled in folder options. Just disable it to see the extension. You
can also click start/run, type C:\Windows\Inf\srchasst.inf and click ok to
begin.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI RIck, thank you ver much for the response. As it turns
out I have no xp cd , it did not come with one . But i was
able to locate the srchasst.inf , which i previously could
not do without knowing i was supposed to UNCHECK the
extensions box. thx for that.
My son found an i386 folder in his computer which has a
srchasst.in file in it . not inf but in on the end. is
there any way i can use that file in my computer. since i
don't have the disk.
thx in advance
john k

-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to "Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file, right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k


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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

No, they are not the same. However, you will probably find an I386 folder
hidden under the C:\Windows directory, and this contains all the files you
need. This is common with systems that are preinstalled.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI again Rick , i think you misunderstood my last comment .
I was able to find the INF file becuase you did give good
instructions that included showing the extention. Other
fixers instructions did not tell me that but you did , thx.
Now i have a disk problem cause all i have is 2 system
restore disk.. are they the same as my XP disk? if not what
do you suggest thanks . john K

-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

It just means that you probably have "hide file extensions for known file
types" enabled in folder options. Just disable it to see the extension. You
can also click start/run, type C:\Windows\Inf\srchasst.inf and click ok to
begin.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI RIck, thank you ver much for the response. As it turns
out I have no xp cd , it did not come with one . But i was
able to locate the srchasst.inf , which i previously could
not do without knowing i was supposed to UNCHECK the
extensions box. thx for that.
My son found an i386 folder in his computer which has a
srchasst.in file in it . not inf but in on the end. is
there any way i can use that file in my computer. since i
don't have the disk.
thx in advance
john k
-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to
"Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating
system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known
file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go
to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file,
right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where
your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know
where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows
directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

message
HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k


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[John Kron]

Rick, thx again (gaining ground thx to your brain) I was
able to find the i386 file right where you said it would
be. And the install seemed to follow though without a
hitch. However it did not correct the problem. I still get
the same error message stating that a file required to run
search companion cannot be found etc.. What would you
suggest for me to do now , (that doesn't involve jumping in
a lake or playing on a highway..) thx in advance
john k

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

No, they are not the same. However, you will probably find an I386 folder
hidden under the C:\Windows directory, and this contains all the files you
need. This is common with systems that are preinstalled.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI again Rick , i think you misunderstood my last comment .
I was able to find the INF file becuase you did give good
instructions that included showing the extention. Other
fixers instructions did not tell me that but you did , thx.
Now i have a disk problem cause all i have is 2 system
restore disk.. are they the same as my XP disk? if not what
do you suggest thanks . john K

-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

It just means that you probably have "hide file extensions for known file
types" enabled in folder options. Just disable it to see the extension. You
can also click start/run, type C:\Windows\Inf\srchasst.inf and click ok to
begin.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI RIck, thank you ver much for the response. As it turns
out I have no xp cd , it did not come with one . But i was
able to locate the srchasst.inf , which i previously could
not do without knowing i was supposed to UNCHECK the
extensions box. thx for that.
My son found an i386 folder in his computer which has a
srchasst.in file in it . not inf but in on the end. is
there any way i can use that file in my computer. since i
don't have the disk.
thx in advance
john k
-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to
"Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating
system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known
file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go
to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file,
right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where
your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know
where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows
directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

message
HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k


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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi John,

Try the 6th FAQ section here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Courtesy MVP Kelly.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick, thx again (gaining ground thx to your brain) I was
able to find the i386 file right where you said it would
be. And the install seemed to follow though without a
hitch. However it did not correct the problem. I still get
the same error message stating that a file required to run
search companion cannot be found etc.. What would you
suggest for me to do now , (that doesn't involve jumping in
a lake or playing on a highway..) thx in advance
john k

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

No, they are not the same. However, you will probably find an I386 folder
hidden under the C:\Windows directory, and this contains all the files you
need. This is common with systems that are preinstalled.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI again Rick , i think you misunderstood my last comment .
I was able to find the INF file becuase you did give good
instructions that included showing the extention. Other
fixers instructions did not tell me that but you did , thx.
Now i have a disk problem cause all i have is 2 system
restore disk.. are they the same as my XP disk? if not what
do you suggest thanks . john K


-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

It just means that you probably have "hide file extensions
for known file
types" enabled in folder options. Just disable it to see
the extension. You
can also click start/run, type C:\Windows\Inf\srchasst.inf
and click ok to
begin.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI RIck, thank you ver much for the response. As it turns
out I have no xp cd , it did not come with one . But i was
able to locate the srchasst.inf , which i previously could
not do without knowing i was supposed to UNCHECK the
extensions box. thx for that.
My son found an i386 folder in his computer which has a
srchasst.in file in it . not inf but in on the end. is
there any way i can use that file in my computer. since i
don't have the disk.
thx in advance
john k
-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to
"Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating
system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known
file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go
to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file,
right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where
your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know
where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows
directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

message
HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to
remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the
HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k


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[John Kron]

good morning Rick, thx for your response again, it is very
appreciated. I did attempt to use the solutions in kells
korner before i ever went to the ms newsgroup. Nothing
there was a solution. The downloadable fix was
uninstallable due to my "newer" version of a ms update.
it seems that my situation is one that fell through the
cracks of ms fixes. I will just keep searching for
solutions . If you have any other suggestions then feel
free to respond. Also if you have an inside ear to
microsoft please let them know that their posted fixes do
not fix the problem in some situations . thx very much for
all of lyour time. god bless
john k

-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Try the 6th FAQ section here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Courtesy MVP Kelly.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick, thx again (gaining ground thx to your brain) I was
able to find the i386 file right where you said it would
be. And the install seemed to follow though without a
hitch. However it did not correct the problem. I still get
the same error message stating that a file required to run
search companion cannot be found etc.. What would you
suggest for me to do now , (that doesn't involve jumping in
a lake or playing on a highway..) thx in advance
john k

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

No, they are not the same. However, you will probably find an I386 folder
hidden under the C:\Windows directory, and this contains all the files you
need. This is common with systems that are preinstalled.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI again Rick , i think you misunderstood my last comment .
I was able to find the INF file becuase you did give good
instructions that included showing the extention. Other
fixers instructions did not tell me that but you did , thx.
Now i have a disk problem cause all i have is 2 system
restore disk.. are they the same as my XP disk? if not what
do you suggest thanks . john K


-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

It just means that you probably have "hide file extensions
for known file
types" enabled in folder options. Just disable it to see
the extension. You
can also click start/run, type C:\Windows\Inf\srchasst.inf
and click ok to
begin.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

HI RIck, thank you ver much for the response. As it turns
out I have no xp cd , it did not come with one . But i was
able to locate the srchasst.inf , which i previously could
not do without knowing i was supposed to UNCHECK the
extensions box. thx for that.
My son found an i386 folder in his computer which has a
srchasst.in file in it . not inf but in on the end. is
there any way i can use that file in my computer. since i
don't have the disk.
thx in advance
john k
-----Original Message-----
Hi John,

Go to the Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, set it to
"Show hidden
files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating
system files
[recommended]". Also uncheck "Hide extensions for known
file types".

Then, open Windows Explorer from Start/All Programs and go
to the
C:\Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file,
right-click it and
choose install.

You may need to either insert your WinXP CD or know where
your I386 folder
is located on the hard drive. You may also need to know
where the
\ServicePackFiles folder is (usually under the Windows
directory).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

message
HI, i am getting "the file that is required to run Search
Companion cannot be found error" when I try to go start
then search. I have attempted every known fix to
remedy it.
I tried the Q319949 download (which would install cause it
said i have a newer updatae already). I have saved the
HKEY
fixes and followed the prompts , . They installed ok
itseems but did not fix the problem. I have tried the
Microsoft remedy manually to try and restore from
msgconfig, but microsoft did not give the names of the
files to restore in there instructions, or where to find
the files at. Both pieces of information are needed to
complete the microsoft fix. Apparently it is thier huge
latest xp update that screwed it up in the first place.
they should know what files need to be restored imo.
Nothing has worked. I even tried power toys tweakui and
couldn't make that work either. I was supposed to put a
check box in the search option on the desktop branch. but
mine had no search option to check . (sigh). thx in
advance. PS please tell microsoft that a little common
sense instructions in plane english ,would go a long way
when giving instructions about computers. thx again john k


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