search won't start

K

kevinf

right-clicking "start" then "search" has suddenly stopped
working. just clicking "start" then "search" also does not
work. (in both cases explorer freezes for a short while and
then returns control with no action being taken, task
manager shows nothing using CPU). right-clicking "start"
then "explore" and changing to search works. what is going
on, any ideas? this has only started happening last 3
days, linked to problems with ie not opening in new window.
Any ideas guys?
 
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Guest

Search - Doesn't Wor

Open Explorer and go to the Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file. Right click it and select Install. You'll need your XP CD or the files from the I386 folder. (This fix will require you to have your Win XP CD).

The Windows\Inf folder is a hidden folder. You can adjust your Explorer Folder Options (View tab) to Show hidden files and folders. You can also click Start, Run and enter %SystemRoot%\Inf to open directly to the Inf folder
 

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