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July 5th, 2004 02:00

Cannot Search For Files/Folders

I have a Dimension 8250 with Windows XP.  For the last few days, I have noticed that when I try to open up the search to look for files/folders, the search box will not come up.  The system just freezes for about a minute then it is ok.  Can anyone tell me why it would be doing this?

Thanks.

Janine

 

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    Denny Denham

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    Posted July 5th, 2004 03:00

    sahmtwins,

    Try reinstalling Search. Use the following (from kellys-lorner):

    "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."

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    Mortso

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    Posted July 5th, 2004 16:00

    I kind of gave up on the little problems with the XP search. You might be interested in checking out the little program I've been using. Search Google for Agent Ransack. (Free)

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