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Search function has quit working
Name: BillP121 Date: March 1, 2006 at 08:01:02 Pacific OS: Windows XP Pro CPU/Ram: 800Mhz/512Mb Product: Me
Comment:
I use windows XP pro. I can't get the search function to work. When I do any type of search, the computer does nothing. When I left click on the window, the program is 'Not Responding'. Any suggestions?
Name: mesich Date: March 1, 2006 at 08:21:38 Pacific
Reply:
Hi BillP121, hello everyone,
Found this at http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
Search - Doesn't Work
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).
The Windows\Inf folder is a hidden folder. You can adjust your Explorer Folder Options (View tab) to Show hidden files and folders. You can also click Start, Run and enter %SystemRoot%\Inf to open directly to the Inf folder.
Best Regards, Mesich
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Response Number 2
Name: XpUser4Real Date: March 1, 2006 at 08:21:45 Pacific
Reply:
did you tweak your system for better performance? If so, you may have turned off that service by mistake
Hopefully my advice will help you...Please post back with your results....thanks
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