Search companion problem 1

[Blueman2]

When working in a Folder and clicking on the Search Icon (Magnifying glass) I now get a web search instead of the search companion which gives me a choice of looking in files or folders. When I attempt to customize it back to Search Companion I get the following script error:

http://ie.search.msn.com/en-us/srchasst/srchcust.htm.

Can some
help me get the search companion back?

Thanks

 

[linney]

Have you tried using System Restore to go back in time if this is only a recent fault?

Do you see the same fault from Safe Mode, or from Normal Mode but as a different user?

Does pressing F3 bring up Search from Explorer?

307980 - HOW TO: Configure the Search Companion in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307980&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Some other links you might find useful.

http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/tune-20.html

Reinstall Search assistant

http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/windowsxp/articles/399/1/Reinstall-Search-assistant

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right-click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking. Select both boxes.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

 

[Blueman2]

Thanks Linney


I was able to get to the change preferences by entering the search companion through the start menu rather than through a Folder WIndow