SP2 Installed, Firewall disabled, Completely lost Search function

Question

After installing SP2 successfully, I have completely lost the Search function in Windows XP Pro. I've read the messages in this thread but nothing seems to apply.

Another Forum member suggested I disable the Windows firewall (I have Norton Utilities) and I did that but it didn't help.

Any ideas?

Disabled · Answer

You could try this: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm Message Edited by Disabled on 09-03-2004 10:47 AM

SEMANA · Answer

I uninstalled SP2 and now my Search function works fine again. I've search Microsoft and Dell and found nothing about losing the Search function when installing SP2.

SEMANA · Answer

Thanks. What great 'Tips and Tricks' pages. They should be very helpful. I've uninstalled Service Pak2 and Search works fine again. I've ordered the CD and when I'm sure I can install it on my Dell and my wife's Dell without it creating more problems than it solves then I'll re-install it.

5fc5e52801914a6 · Answer

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/computersecurity/2004-09-02-sp2-vs-spyware_x.htm  Did you read this...It may help

SEMANA · Answer

Thanks. Although I have Spybot, Ad-Aware and Norton Utilities with Firewall, Anti-Virus etc. etc. on my computer so I don't really think I have any spyware on my computer. But I'll do another scan just to check.

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SP2 Installed, Firewall disabled, Completely lost Search function

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