ultimatebc
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One of my Windows XP Pro machines has lost the ability to search (find) files/folders or anything. Could a registry key have gotten screwed up? Is there any way to get SEARCH back?
HELP, please
HELP, please
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Kelly Theriot suggested:
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).
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).
319949 - Error Message: "A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion Cannot Be Found"
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ultimatebc
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bcastner: how can I ask you a question? You seem to be very active with great knowledge.
I have a Windows 98 system that will no longer allow me to update Windows via the MS site. I get an error when scanning or updates.
I have a Windows 98 system that will no longer allow me to update Windows via the MS site. I get an error when scanning or updates.
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ultimatebc
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I have just gotten around to attempting to resolve the problem with the solutions above without success. The search screen still displays blank.
I had hoped that installing SP1 would resolve but this did not happen. Guess, I have to wipe clean and restart from scratch.
I had hoped that installing SP1 would resolve but this did not happen. Guess, I have to wipe clean and restart from scratch.
ultimatebc,
1. For the Windows update issue:
. the MS troubleshooter is quite good as a problem solver:
. and I have found this article very usefull:
2. For the search, are you saying you do not return results, or that the search panel itself is empty?
1. For the Windows update issue:
. the MS troubleshooter is quite good as a problem solver:
. and I have found this article very usefull:
2. For the search, are you saying you do not return results, or that the search panel itself is empty?
This link (and its leads) will offer you a precis of general search problems and fixes.
Try this link with a view to fixing your search engine.
Click on WIN XP FIXES on the left of the page and look for "Win XP Search Problems".
Try Safe Mode (Do you have this problem in Safe Mode with Search?).
Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.
HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
If they don't work you could try repairing windows itself by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)
Try this link with a view to fixing your search engine.
Click on WIN XP FIXES on the left of the page and look for "Win XP Search Problems".
Try Safe Mode (Do you have this problem in Safe Mode with Search?).
Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.
HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
If they don't work you could try repairing windows itself by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)
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