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by kodeeco

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I have XP and when I click "My Computer" then click "C" or "D" drive I always get the "Search" companion or the search window that comes up. I have tried to turn the companion off however the "Search" window still comes up. What can I do to change this to make it work like the windows of old and go right to my files?
Thank you for your help!!

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by bobho

Try this registry edit:

Click Start->Run->Regedit
Find the key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState.

In the right pane, look for or create a string value called: Use Search Asst set the value to: no

Enjoy,

DrBob:>)

by ann777

MSKB Q307851:

To turn off the animated screen character in Search Companion:

1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. In the Search Companion dialog box, click Change Preferences.
3. In the How do you want to use Search Companion box, click Without an animated screen character.

The screen character is no longer displayed in Search Companion.

NOTE:You can also right-click the screen character, and then click Turn off the animated character in the You rang box.

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