Windows search dont work.

*Besides running spyware removal apps*, check Internet Options, Advanced...near the bottom check settings for Search from Address Bar.

You can also tick 'Restore Defaults', but this may change any custom settings you have chosen.

I have seen before and could not find a simple fix. Assume you are referring to search function under Start.

As best I recall, a repair installation of XP fixed the problem. See link below for instructions for a repair install.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Dalton

See this ms article on how to fix this error:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;%5BLN%5D;816665

Cheers.

RW