Hello again,
(Original Posting with some additional remarks)
> When going to Start, Search, For Files or Folders, and then entering
> something into the "name" box, and clicking "Search Now" ... nothing
> happens. I must have clicked something I should not have clicked. Since
> this has happened, I've added much to the system (and made helpful
> configurations and deleted unnecessary files and pre-installed
> programs) so going back to a previous period might set me back some.
> Maybe there is a better way; anyone know how my search applet can be
> fixed? --- Harold (from NYC, the Big Applet).
> And Jeff says ... Harold, I had this happen to me before. Your search
> assistant files are damaged or missing. Do a Google search, but I think
> you need the XP CD to reinstall search assistant. --- Jeff
> And Ben says ... Harold did you discover this link....
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm . Click on the second
> line. It may not the files but the instructions for running search that
> are messed up. --- Ben Moore
Jeff is right, I must have damaged some file necessary to the proper working
of the Search applet (whatever it's called; "search assistant" sounds good).
Going back to a previous period didn't help; file must have been missing or
damaged. Ben's link is excellent, taking you to the top 10 FAQ's for Windows
XP. Now I'm going to wait for someone in this forum to ask the right
question; boy am I going to sound smart.
Regarding this Search thing, not having the original Windows (XP) CD, I
finally fixed it by restoring the entire system. Companies like Compaq send
a "Recovery CD" which installs the system and also some individual
applications, but only what they deem appropriate. I don't mind doing this
(although was hoping I wouldn't have to) but it does put the system back
into the original state and each time I get better in deciding what is
needed and what configurations are best. That's the way it is when you are
retired; you do whatever you want to do. --- Harold
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