Search function down

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Adrian

Hi,
I've just got a problem with my search function. I got the following error
when I run it:
"A file that is required to run the search companion cannot be found, you
may need to run the setup again". I didn't do anything at all, it's just
suddenly gone down, does anyone know how to solve that? Thx.

Adrian
 
Hi Adrian,

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" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Hi,
Thx a lot, my search function is back, thx very much!

Adrian

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers said:
Hi Adrian,

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" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



Adrian said:
Hi,
I've just got a problem with my search function. I got the following error
when I run it:
"A file that is required to run the search companion cannot be found, you
may need to run the setup again". I didn't do anything at all, it's just
suddenly gone down, does anyone know how to solve that? Thx.

Adrian
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