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Old July 23rd, 2005, 09:32 PM
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I used to be able to use the Search tool in folders etc to find various files. Now when I try to open it (by clicking the Search button on the header next to folders) it comes up with this error: "A file that is required to run Search Companion cannot be found. You may need to run setup." The Search Companion still appears but there is no menu for ways to search and the "Companion" (dog, Einstien etc.) but, when I click on him nothing happens.

Anyone know the cause and a solution to this problem? Also, what does it mean by running setup?
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Old July 23rd, 2005, 09:43 PM
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What it means is using your XP cd and running a repair on the system..

Before you do that, go to Start>Run and type in sfc /scannnow (space between sfc and /scannow).. Have your XP cd handy!!

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Old July 23rd, 2005, 10:21 PM
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My Disk is at my bro's I will try tomorrow. Thanks, I'll report if it worked.
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Old July 23rd, 2005, 11:11 PM
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Sounds good.. Sure hope your brother isn't trying to use it to install XP on his system!!

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Old July 24th, 2005, 12:36 AM
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Can he do that? Anyway, no he needed it to do something like what you gave me advise to do.
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Old July 24th, 2005, 04:14 AM
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He can, but not legally..

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Old July 24th, 2005, 11:31 AM
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I just hope he hasn't lost it or something.
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