Search Function Not Working In XP

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Deano

My search function in XP SP3 does not work. It seems to be
searching, but never finishes any searches. I tried running SFC with
the SCANNOW parameter, but it requested that I insert the SP2 install
disk. Even with the full SP2 install disk in place, it will not let me
access the missing files. I think this may be due to my having the SP3
update installed. Other than trying to get a full SP3 install disk, how
can I regain the use of the search function? Thanks. ;-Deano
 
In cmd type:Sfc /REVERT

"Deano" wrote:

> My search function in XP SP3 does not work. It seems to be
> searching, but never finishes any searches. I tried running SFC with
> the SCANNOW parameter, but it requested that I insert the SP2 install
> disk. Even with the full SP2 install disk in place, it will not let me
> access the missing files. I think this may be due to my having the SP3
> update installed. Other than trying to get a full SP3 install disk, how
> can I regain the use of the search function? Thanks. ;-Deano
>
 
Andrew E. wrote:
> In cmd type:Sfc /REVERT
>
> "Deano" wrote:
>
>> My search function in XP SP3 does not work. It seems to be
>> searching, but never finishes any searches. I tried running SFC with
>> the SCANNOW parameter, but it requested that I insert the SP2 install
>> disk. Even with the full SP2 install disk in place, it will not let me
>> access the missing files. I think this may be due to my having the SP3
>> update installed. Other than trying to get a full SP3 install disk, how
>> can I regain the use of the search function? Thanks. ;-Deano
>>

I think I missed the point as to how this will help in my instance.
From what I have found on a Google search, this command line will
"revert" the SFC system files to original parameters through some kind
of automated backup. But will this allow me to fix the original problem
of the search function not working, or only allow the SFC to work. Or,
is the error I am getting related only to the SFC? Let me know what I
am missing. Thanks. ;-Deano
 
Deano wrote:
> My search function in XP SP3 does not work. It seems to be searching,
> but never finishes any searches. I tried running SFC with the SCANNOW
> parameter, but it requested that I insert the SP2 install disk. Even
> with the full SP2 install disk in place, it will not let me access the
> missing files. I think this may be due to my having the SP3 update
> installed. Other than trying to get a full SP3 install disk, how can I
> regain the use of the search function? Thanks. ;-Deano

Go to http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm

and scroll down to "Search - Doesn't Work" for many helpful tips.

--
Joe =o)
 
"Deano" <dtwo@cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:yy09j.30020$9F1.15367@read1.cgocable.net...
> My search function in XP SP3 does not work. It seems to be
> searching, but never finishes any searches. I tried running SFC with
> the SCANNOW parameter, but it requested that I insert the SP2 install
> disk. Even with the full SP2 install disk in place, it will not let me
> access the missing files. I think this may be due to my having the SP3
> update installed. Other than trying to get a full SP3 install disk, how
> can I regain the use of the search function? Thanks. ;-Deano


SFC /scannow is asking for the [XP updated to SP2] install disk.
 
Frank wrote:
> "Deano" <dtwo@cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:yy09j.30020$9F1.15367@read1.cgocable.net...
>> My search function in XP SP3 does not work. It seems to be
>> searching, but never finishes any searches. I tried running SFC with
>> the SCANNOW parameter, but it requested that I insert the SP2 install
>> disk. Even with the full SP2 install disk in place, it will not let me
>> access the missing files. I think this may be due to my having the SP3
>> update installed. Other than trying to get a full SP3 install disk, how
>> can I regain the use of the search function? Thanks. ;-Deano
>
>
> SFC /scannow is asking for the [XP updated to SP2] install disk.

Can you redirect the prompt to the C:\Windows\i386 folder? I think that
if you click OK, it might let you browse to that folder.

Windows XP Search Problems
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_search_probs.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]

--
Joe =o)
 
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