SEARCH

[dennis wheeler]

I've a number of problems with the system recently. one is
the loss of the SEARCH facility. The window comes up, but
I cannot search for files etc. The message says "file
needed for this may not be available. you may need to run
set up"

If I run setup, what will happen? Is there an easier way
to recover SEARCH?

Any advice anyone please?

thanks DW

 

[cimex]

Before you do any kid of an install, run a System Restore. If that does not
help, undo the Restore, and run SCANNOW. If the file(s) in question are
corrupted, they will be rewritten by SCANNOW from your CD.

SCANNOW (per Michael Solomon):

"The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD
or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.

Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue."

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

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.

The Windows\Inf folder is a hidden folder. You may need to adjust your
Windows Explorer options to show hidden files and folders. You can also
click Start, Run and enter %SystemRoot%\Inf to open directly to the Inf
folder.

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

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

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