change windows search

[Larry]

I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to change it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

 

[Larry]

Hello and Thanks for replying to my problem.
I navigated to where you directed, but did not find a (use search asst.)in
the folder. these are the things that are their. 1. ab Default value
not set 2. Full Path reg_dword 3. Full path address Reg_dword and 4.
settings Reg_Binary That is all that is listed. Larry

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used the
wrong link on the first try.

[img=http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6319/searchpageta3.th.jpg]

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used the
wrong link on the first try.

"Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP" wrote:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

shall I try it again Hope this one works last try

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used the
wrong link on the first try.

"Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP" wrote:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

Larry,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion. See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-xp-search-companion-blank-window/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

shall I try it again Hope this one works last try

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used
the
wrong link on the first try.



:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to
change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with
it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain
search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the
search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

Hi I done the reinstall of search compaion with no results. The search page
I am seeing is not totally blank, their are text boxes to type in and options
to choose, but it is not what came with xp pro any longer. I wish I could
paste the image of the screen shot of my search so you know what I am talking
about.
I am going to try and paste again. Larry

[img=http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8138/searchpageeb9.th.jpg]

Larry,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion. See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-xp-search-companion-blank-window/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

shall I try it again Hope this one works last try

:

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used
the
wrong link on the first try.




:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to
change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with
it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain
search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the
search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

I am still trying to post my search page. I don't know what I am doing wrong

Larry,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion. See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-xp-search-companion-blank-window/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

shall I try it again Hope this one works last try

:

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used
the
wrong link on the first try.




:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to
change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with
it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain
search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the
search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

<a target='_blank' title='ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting'
href='http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=searchpagewn5.jpg'><img
src='http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8185/searchpagewn5.jpg'

I am still trying to post my search page. I don't know what I am doing wrong

Larry,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion. See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-xp-search-companion-blank-window/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

shall I try it again Hope this one works last try







:



:

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used
the
wrong link on the first try.




:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to
change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with
it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain
search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the
search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

Try this link to see my search page post Larry

src='http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8185/searchpagewn5.jpg'

Larry,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion. See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-xp-search-companion-blank-window/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

shall I try it again Hope this one works last try

:

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I used
the
wrong link on the first try.




:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like to
change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper with
it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain
search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of the
search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

See if this fix works. (Ignore the article title)
http://www.winhelponline.com/articl...after-you-install-Windows-Desktop-Search.html

Also, run the following command from Start/Run:

regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll

Press ENTER.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Try this link to see my search page post Larry

src='http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8185/searchpagewn5.jpg'

Larry,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion. See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-xp-search-companion-blank-window/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

shall I try it again Hope this one works last try







:



:

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I
used
the
wrong link on the first try.




:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \
CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose
Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like
to
change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper
with
it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain
search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of
the
search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Larry]

I went to the link you sent me to, and downloaded restore_xp_srch.reg to my
desktop clicked on the icon, it said installed sucessfully. I went to method
number 2 I copied and pastesed the regsvr32 /u "%programfiles%\Windows
Desktop Search\wdsShell.dll" in the run command and recieved this error
message. LoadLibrary C:\programfile\windows desktop search\wdsShell.dll
Failed- The specified module could not be found. ????? And the other thing
you wanted to put in the run command
regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll this was successful also.
My search screen has not changed. I also rebooted after these fixex with no
results.
My pc also does not want to remember logons and password , I don't know if
the two are connected. When I type in a logon and password and click ok
windows asks it I want to save it, I chose yes, but it does not remember.
Larry

See if this fix works. (Ignore the article title)
http://www.winhelponline.com/articl...after-you-install-Windows-Desktop-Search.html

Also, run the following command from Start/Run:

regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll

Press ENTER.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Try this link to see my search page post Larry

src='http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8185/searchpagewn5.jpg'

Larry,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion. See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-xp-search-companion-blank-window/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


shall I try it again Hope this one works last try







:



:

I would like to try and post the Image of my search page again. I
used
the
wrong link on the first try.




:

To restore Search Companion, use these steps:

Click Start, Run. type "Regedit.exe" and press ENTER:

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \
CurrentVersion \
Explorer \ CabinetState

Right-click on the value named "Use Search Asst" and choose
Delete.

Exit the Registry Editor.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I have a new windows search on the start button, and would like
to
change
it
back to what it was. The previous one had a little dog helper
with
it. I
have uninstalled the update windows search 4.0, but the plain
search
remaines. Can somebody get me some help. See the link below of
the
search
window I want to change. Thanks for any help. Larry

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

Hi Larry,

I meant the REG fix in the linked article. The DLL unregistration wouldn't
apply as you don't have WDS installed anymore.

 

[Larry]

Hey Ramesh I must be a little dense, because I don't understand your last
post. You meant the REG fix in the linked article? I don't see anything that
says REG Fix in the article. I tried both one and two methods. Is there
somewhere else on that page to look for REG fix.

Hi Larry,

I meant the REG fix in the linked article. The DLL unregistration wouldn't
apply as you don't have WDS installed anymore.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I went to the link you sent me to, and downloaded restore_xp_srch.reg to my
desktop clicked on the icon, it said installed sucessfully. I went to
method
number 2 I copied and pastesed the regsvr32 /u "%programfiles%\Windows
Desktop Search\wdsShell.dll" in the run command and recieved this error
message. LoadLibrary C:\programfile\windows desktop search\wdsShell.dll
Failed- The specified module could not be found. ????? And the other
thing
you wanted to put in the run command
regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll this was successful also.
My search screen has not changed. I also rebooted after these fixex with
no
results.
My pc also does not want to remember logons and password , I don't know if
the two are connected. When I type in a logon and password and click ok
windows asks it I want to save it, I chose yes, but it does not remember.
Larry

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

Look at the "Attachments" section of the link that I posted earlier. It has
a file named "restore_xp_srch.reg". See if downloading and applying the REG
file fixes it.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hey Ramesh I must be a little dense, because I don't understand your
last
post. You meant the REG fix in the linked article? I don't see anything
that
says REG Fix in the article. I tried both one and two methods. Is there
somewhere else on that page to look for REG fix.

Hi Larry,

I meant the REG fix in the linked article. The DLL unregistration
wouldn't
apply as you don't have WDS installed anymore.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I went to the link you sent me to, and downloaded restore_xp_srch.reg to
my
desktop clicked on the icon, it said installed sucessfully. I went to
method
number 2 I copied and pastesed the regsvr32 /u "%programfiles%\Windows
Desktop Search\wdsShell.dll" in the run command and recieved this error
message. LoadLibrary C:\programfile\windows desktop
search\wdsShell.dll
Failed- The specified module could not be found. ????? And the other
thing
you wanted to put in the run command
regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll this was successful also.
My search screen has not changed. I also rebooted after these fixex
with
no
results.
My pc also does not want to remember logons and password , I don't know
if
the two are connected. When I type in a logon and password and click ok
windows asks it I want to save it, I chose yes, but it does not
remember.
Larry

 

[Larry]

I have done that download before with no changes. I have done it once again
today, this time I rebooted after applying the registration file and found no
changes.

Look at the "Attachments" section of the link that I posted earlier. It has
a file named "restore_xp_srch.reg". See if downloading and applying the REG
file fixes it.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hey Ramesh I must be a little dense, because I don't understand your
last
post. You meant the REG fix in the linked article? I don't see anything
that
says REG Fix in the article. I tried both one and two methods. Is there
somewhere else on that page to look for REG fix.

Hi Larry,

I meant the REG fix in the linked article. The DLL unregistration
wouldn't
apply as you don't have WDS installed anymore.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I went to the link you sent me to, and downloaded restore_xp_srch.reg to
my
desktop clicked on the icon, it said installed sucessfully. I went to
method
number 2 I copied and pastesed the regsvr32 /u "%programfiles%\Windows
Desktop Search\wdsShell.dll" in the run command and recieved this error
message. LoadLibrary C:\programfile\windows desktop
search\wdsShell.dll
Failed- The specified module could not be found. ????? And the other
thing
you wanted to put in the run command
regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll this was successful also.
My search screen has not changed. I also rebooted after these fixex
with
no
results.
My pc also does not want to remember logons and password , I don't know
if
the two are connected. When I type in a logon and password and click ok
windows asks it I want to save it, I chose yes, but it does not
remember.
Larry

 

[Larry]

Hey Ramesh I was just woundering, if you have given up on me. I haven't
heard from you in a few days. If you are taking a break that's fine. Let me
know Larry

Look at the "Attachments" section of the link that I posted earlier. It has
a file named "restore_xp_srch.reg". See if downloading and applying the REG
file fixes it.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hey Ramesh I must be a little dense, because I don't understand your
last
post. You meant the REG fix in the linked article? I don't see anything
that
says REG Fix in the article. I tried both one and two methods. Is there
somewhere else on that page to look for REG fix.

Hi Larry,

I meant the REG fix in the linked article. The DLL unregistration
wouldn't
apply as you don't have WDS installed anymore.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I went to the link you sent me to, and downloaded restore_xp_srch.reg to
my
desktop clicked on the icon, it said installed sucessfully. I went to
method
number 2 I copied and pastesed the regsvr32 /u "%programfiles%\Windows
Desktop Search\wdsShell.dll" in the run command and recieved this error
message. LoadLibrary C:\programfile\windows desktop
search\wdsShell.dll
Failed- The specified module could not be found. ????? And the other
thing
you wanted to put in the run command
regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll this was successful also.
My search screen has not changed. I also rebooted after these fixex
with
no
results.
My pc also does not want to remember logons and password , I don't know
if
the two are connected. When I type in a logon and password and click ok
windows asks it I want to save it, I chose yes, but it does not
remember.
Larry

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

Larry,

Try running:

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

Logoff/Login back. If that does not help, send me a Process Monitor log
(zipped)

Process Monitor:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

Generating Process Monitor Logs (Examples):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/939896
http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/archive/2007/06/01/troubleshooting-with-process-monitor.aspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hey Ramesh I was just woundering, if you have given up on me. I
haven't
heard from you in a few days. If you are taking a break that's fine. Let
me
know Larry

Look at the "Attachments" section of the link that I posted earlier. It
has
a file named "restore_xp_srch.reg". See if downloading and applying the
REG
file fixes it.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hey Ramesh I must be a little dense, because I don't understand your
last
post. You meant the REG fix in the linked article? I don't see
anything
that
says REG Fix in the article. I tried both one and two methods. Is
there
somewhere else on that page to look for REG fix.

:

Hi Larry,

I meant the REG fix in the linked article. The DLL unregistration
wouldn't
apply as you don't have WDS installed anymore.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I went to the link you sent me to, and downloaded restore_xp_srch.reg
to
my
desktop clicked on the icon, it said installed sucessfully. I went
to
method
number 2 I copied and pastesed the regsvr32 /u
"%programfiles%\Windows
Desktop Search\wdsShell.dll" in the run command and recieved this
error
message. LoadLibrary C:\programfile\windows desktop
search\wdsShell.dll
Failed- The specified module could not be found. ????? And the
other
thing
you wanted to put in the run command
regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll this was successful also.
My search screen has not changed. I also rebooted after these fixex
with
no
results.
My pc also does not want to remember logons and password , I don't
know
if
the two are connected. When I type in a logon and password and click
ok
windows asks it I want to save it, I chose yes, but it does not
remember.
Larry

 

[Larry]

Hi Ramesh I done the command in the start run box, logged off then back
on, saw no results. I downloaded process monitor and made a logfile I think,
this is getting pretty much past my talent level. Not sure what I was to do
with the program. I installed it, started it, than I went to start button
clicked on search and then X'ed out out of it, than created a log file. I
Zipped it, and not sure how to get it to you.

Larry,

Try running:

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

Logoff/Login back. If that does not help, send me a Process Monitor log
(zipped)

Process Monitor:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

Generating Process Monitor Logs (Examples):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/939896
http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/archive/2007/06/01/troubleshooting-with-process-monitor.aspx

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hey Ramesh I was just woundering, if you have given up on me. I
haven't
heard from you in a few days. If you are taking a break that's fine. Let
me
know Larry

Look at the "Attachments" section of the link that I posted earlier. It
has
a file named "restore_xp_srch.reg". See if downloading and applying the
REG
file fixes it.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


Hey Ramesh I must be a little dense, because I don't understand your
last
post. You meant the REG fix in the linked article? I don't see
anything
that
says REG Fix in the article. I tried both one and two methods. Is
there
somewhere else on that page to look for REG fix.

:

Hi Larry,

I meant the REG fix in the linked article. The DLL unregistration
wouldn't
apply as you don't have WDS installed anymore.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I went to the link you sent me to, and downloaded restore_xp_srch.reg
to
my
desktop clicked on the icon, it said installed sucessfully. I went
to
method
number 2 I copied and pastesed the regsvr32 /u
"%programfiles%\Windows
Desktop Search\wdsShell.dll" in the run command and recieved this
error
message. LoadLibrary C:\programfile\windows desktop
search\wdsShell.dll
Failed- The specified module could not be found. ????? And the
other
thing
you wanted to put in the run command
regsvr32 %windir%\srchasst\srchui.dll this was successful also.
My search screen has not changed. I also rebooted after these fixex
with
no
results.
My pc also does not want to remember logons and password , I don't
know
if
the two are connected. When I type in a logon and password and click
ok
windows asks it I want to save it, I chose yes, but it does not
remember.
Larry