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by doer 1 view

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I have two computers they both have xp and the search companion keeps disappearing. I have reloaded the operating system several times and it works fine one minute and not the next. Both of the computers are new and I'm tired of having to reload the operating system only for the search compainion, any suggestions?

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by dklippert

It appears that this is a problem that MS is working on. Until it is fixed, here are some suggestions:

Here are two fixes.

Fix #1) Open Explorer and go to the Windows\Inf folder. Locate the
srchasst.inf file. Right click it and select Install. You'll need your XP
CD or the files from the I386 folder. (This fix will require you to have
your Win XP CD). Again, the Windows\Inf folder is a hidden folder.
You may need to adjust your Windows Explorer options to show hidden
filesand folders. You can also click Start, Run and enter
%SystemRoot%\Inf to open directly to the Inf folder.

Fix #2) Right click on each of the links below and select Save Target
As. Save the files to \Windows\srchasst\mui\0409 folder.

http://sa.windows.com/sasearch/bar.xsl

http://sa.windows.com/sasearch/balloon.xsl

The Windows\Inf folder is a hidden folder. You can adjust your Explorer
Folder Options (View tab) to Show hidden files and folders.

by doer

Thanks, Dkilppert it works great. Sorry it took so long to get back with you. You know how the saying goes not enough time for everything but, I really appreciate it.

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