lost my "right click" search in windows explorer 1

[basicbill2222]

Hi,
I recently noticed that I have lost the 'right click' search option in windows explorer. The option still shows up but when I click on it, nothing happens....no search dialog box....no error message either.
My google research has led me to ZoneAlarm causing this in some instances but I don't have it installed.
The only recent additions to my computer is a Bluetooth setup and a utility called SmartBoard for work.
Of course, the windows version is XP Pro SP2 all updates on a current Dell Inspiron laptop.
Has anyone come across this?
Might there be a simple fix....I prefer this to the Search button at the top of the windows explorer page.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Regards,
basicbill

 

[bcastner]

1. Log on to the computer by using an account with administrator permissions.
2. Click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%\inf, and then click OK.
3. Locate the Srchasst.inf file.
4. Right-click the Srchasst.inf file, and then click Install. This reinstalls the files that Search Companion uses.

If no joy, see:

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/slowrightclick.htm

 

[basicbill2222]

Hi,
First, thanks to bcastner for his tips. I finally figured out that it was IE7 (beta) screwing up the search function. I won't be downloading this 'critical update' unless I'm certain that this bug is fixed!

basicbill