XP File search only works once

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this has been bugging me for a while... when I search for files, it works
fine - the first time. In order to search again, I have to close windows
explorer and open it back up again.

When searching for a second time, the 'all files' option disappears, and the
search says complete before it ever searches.
Screeenshot: http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7308/where10vw.jpg

let me know if you know anything...
 
this has been bugging me for a while... when I search for files, it works
fine - the first time. In order to search again, I have to close windows
explorer and open it back up again.

When searching for a second time, the 'all files' option disappears, and the
search says complete before it ever searches.
Screeenshot: http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7308/where10vw.jpg

let me know if you know anything...
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Double-Click "My Computer", double-click the "Local Disk (C:)
Click "Tools", "Folder Options", click the "View" tab, under "Files and Folders", check
everything except "Do not cache thumbnails"

Under "Hidden files and Folders", check "Show hidden files and folders"
Uncheck "Hide extensions....", and "Hide protected......"
check the box, "Remember each folder's view setting", click "Apply", "OK"

Improve Windows XP's search facility
http://www.thirdstar.net/beeline/Improve_XP_Search.htm

Using the "A Word or Phrase in the File" Search Criterion May Not Work
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309173

HOW TO: Configure the Search Companion in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307980

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