Search companion "needs file"

[Ken]

XP Pro, SP2

Suddenly, when I try to search my files for something (i.e., right click on
a folder or directory), I get an alert telling me that search companion is
missing a necessary file, "You might have to run setup."

First, I'm not quite sure how or why.

Second, I have my original XP Pro disc, which includes SP 1a. None of the
options seems appropriate. I don't want to install a Windows component (I
don't think). If I go to "install Windows XP," I'm told I have a more
current version on my computer, and am advised not to continue.

Help?

Thanks.
Ken

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Ken,

Try Method 3 in this article.

Error Message: "A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion Cannot Be
Found":
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319949

--
Regards,

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


XP Pro, SP2

Suddenly, when I try to search my files for something (i.e., right click on
a folder or directory), I get an alert telling me that search companion is
missing a necessary file, "You might have to run setup."

First, I'm not quite sure how or why.

Second, I have my original XP Pro disc, which includes SP 1a. None of the
options seems appropriate. I don't want to install a Windows component (I
don't think). If I go to "install Windows XP," I'm told I have a more
current version on my computer, and am advised not to continue.

Help?

Thanks.
Ken

 

[Ken]

Ramesh:

Tried that and got the following error: "msgr3en.dll on Windows XP Pro SP2
CD is needed."

Now what?
Thanks,
Ken

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Ken,

Point to %Windir%\ServicePackFiles\i386 folder for the latest version of
system files.

--
Regards,

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


Ramesh:

Tried that and got the following error: "msgr3en.dll on Windows XP Pro SP2
CD is needed."

Now what?
Thanks,
Ken

 

[Ken]

Thanks. Will do.

Ken,

Point to %Windir%\ServicePackFiles\i386 folder for the latest version of
system files.

--
Regards,

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


Ramesh:

Tried that and got the following error: "msgr3en.dll on Windows XP Pro
SP2
CD is needed."

Now what?
Thanks,
Ken

Ken,

Try Method 3 in this article.

Error Message: "A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion Cannot Be
Found":
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319949

--
Regards,

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


XP Pro, SP2

Suddenly, when I try to search my files for something (i.e., right click
on
a folder or directory), I get an alert telling me that search companion
is
missing a necessary file, "You might have to run setup."

First, I'm not quite sure how or why.

Second, I have my original XP Pro disc, which includes SP 1a. None of
the
options seems appropriate. I don't want to install a Windows component
(I
don't think). If I go to "install Windows XP," I'm told I have a more
current version on my computer, and am advised not to continue.

Help?

Thanks.
Ken

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Also, it's advisable to have a slipstreamed Windows XP CD (SP2 integration)
in place.

Slipstreaming
=========

Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

Slipstreaming Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2):
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

[Automated slipstreaming] AutoStreamer 1.0.30:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4444.html

How to integrate Windows XP Service Pack 2 files into the Windows XP
installation folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900871/

--
Regards,

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


Thanks. Will do.