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by gbusekr

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The search feature olny works if you are connected to the Internet. The many tips and tricks from Microsoft do not solve the problem. This happens on all the new Dell PCs we are installing that came with Windows XP. Dell has no clue. Is this a known problem?

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by gbusekr

I have tried Microsoft's Q303210, Q307980 and Q307851 to no avail. The message I get when I try to do a search from anywhere is: "A file that is required to run Search Companion cannot be found. You may need to run setup." If I close the wondow or click on OK, I get the search window but can't search. Reinstalling windows is not an option.

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