Function "search programs and files" Windows 7 no longer works

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• Computer laptop Windows 7 can see other wired PC via a wireless connection by specifying the box "search programs and files" drive letter in the start menu, but not in the network screen

  My laptop with Windows 7 (64-bit) can not see the other desktop PC running Windows XP via a wireless connection, except if it is plugged into my laptop so only I can see them on the network.
  I checked all the working groups to ensure that all are the same.

  However, when my laptop into Wi - Fi, I could see the other wired desktop PC by specifying the network path in "search programs and files" to the start menu in the Windows 7 laptop, I was able to add network folder by specifying the drive letter for the connection and file I want to connect via a right click on the network to connect a network drive...

  Then, finally I can access any other desktop pc wired to shared folder via the Wi - Fi by this method.

  But I still don't see them on eventhrough network I can access by this method. Please help me solve this problem.

  Hi Hkway,

  • You are able to see the Windows 7 machine Windows XP computer when connected through wireless and if it is accessible through network?

  First of all, check if the NetBIOS protocol is installed on your Windows XP computer. To install the NetBIOS Protocol, follow these steps:

  1. click on start, click on Control Panel and then double-click network connections.

  2. right click on the card that you want to add NetBEUI to and then click Properties.

  3. on the general tab, click on install.

  4. click on Protocol and then click Add.

  5. Click to select NetBIOS protocol in the list, and then click OK.

  6. restart your computer.

  Also make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled in the Windows XP computer. To do this, follow these steps.

  Turn on NetBIOS over TCP/IP

  1. click onStart, click on Control Paneland then click on network connections and Internet.

  2. click onnetwork connections.

  3. right click onLocal area connectionand then click Properties.

  4. click onInternet Protocol (TCP/IP)and then click Properties.

  5. click on the tabgeneral and then click Advanced.

  6. click on theWINS tab.

  7. underNetBIOS setting, click Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP, and then clickOK twice.

  8. click onclose to close the local area network connection properties dialog box.

  9. close the network connections window.

   

  After following the above steps, check if you can access the computer Windows XP of Windows 7 computer using the wireless connection.

  I hope this helps. Let us know the results.

  Thank you and best regards,

  Srinivas R

  Microsoft technical support.

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• Windows cannot find filename.extention in "search programs and files".

  Hello all, there is a program called "Recuva" by Piriform there (it is a data recovery program). When I try to find the program (Recuva64.exe) on "search programs and files", I see "recuva", (the r without ceiling). When I click on that, a message box appears, saying "Windows cannot find '' Recuva64.exe' '. Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again. »

  Its running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
  If someone could help me solve this problem, I would be very happy. Thank you.
  PS: Same problems occur with Defraggler of Piriform CCleaner too.

  I'm not sure that I follow the problem then, sorry?

  It is just this program that fails, or all searches fail?

  If you click on "Recuva64.exe" it runs?

  Have you tried to remove and reinstall it?

  NOTE: later found this on a google - http://www.pcerrorfixtip.com/Recuva64.exe-318841.html I don't know on this site or one of its suggestions, I just found on google. But it does not mention "Windows cannot find C:\Windows\Recuva64.exe make sure you typed the name correctly and try again ' in the ' Recuva64.exe error messages:" section. Not sure if this is useful. AV check anything you download (as appropriate) from the site that I don't know anything about them, just a response from google. It will be useful.

  
  

  I hope that someone else may have an idea and help.
  

  
  

  
  

• Search programs and files option is missing in my Start menu.

  Start menu problem

  search programs and files option is missing in my departure menu.i uses windows7.can of assistance for me?

  Do you mean in the Start Menu search box is missing.

  If so, try these 2 methods...

  1. start > Panel > programs and features > column to the left, click enable features or disable > (wait for it to load) > scroll to find Windows Search > check the box in front > OK when finished.

  2. start > all programs > Accessories > scroll to find Run > until it clicks > in the run box, type services.msc > click OK > scroll to find Windows Search > until it clicks >

  left column, click on restart the service.

  Make sure that under status... He says Started

  under type of startup... it says automatic (d...

  IF not, right-click on Windows Search > properties >

  in startup type, click on the pointer, and then select Automatic (delayed start)

  to the service status, click Start

  Click OK when finished.

  Services output window.

  Reset.

  Search box is restored under Start menu?

• Cannot type in the search programs and files

  Sorry if this is the theme of evil.

  The cursor blinks but I can't type anything in the "search programs and files" box.  Help, please! Thank you!

  Maybe this thread will help:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-files/cant-enter-text-into-search-box-in-Start-menu/fe372fa9-AE6D-4B1D-8CFB-19203c334b83

• Search programs and files do not work!

  When I go to START, and search programs and files, that nothing happens if I use the "Microsoft" fourletter Word very often ;-)

  Try the profile for diagnosis of integrated research.  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_search/en-us

• Search programs and files does not work: when I try to look for things in windows 7 slot search files and program it does not display anything

  When I try to look for things in windows 7 slot search files and program it does not display anything

  Help

  Hi girls NMS.

  Try to run the next Fixit:

  Fix Windows Search when it crashes or shows no results

• "Search programs and files?

  I know that I have a document "My life" and I know that I have several versions of it dated but when I enter the title in the search engine, nothing comes.

  If you know that the file exists and that it is not found by the search engine, it suggests that the file is not indexed.  Take a look at the links below.

  At the same time > click on the ORB > choose computer > double click on the C drive > entry the name of your file in the search box on the upper right side > if your file is on the C drive it there. You will have the choice of adding the file to the index > you can right-click on the result and choose "open the file to go to the file location.

  Change advanced indexing options

  Improve Windows searches using the index: frequently asked questions

• Cannot open programs and files error: windows cannot access the file or the path of the specified unit. you don't have the appropriate permissions to access the item

  Original title: Search programs and files will not let me

  I get no response from the search - when I hit to see more results I request = aa indicating that windows cannot access the file or the path of the specified unit.  you don't have the appropriate permissions to access the item

  Hello

  1. don't you make changes to the computer until the problem occurred?

  2 when was the last time it was working fine?

  3 are you facing this problem only with Web sites or other sites also?

  I suggest you try the steps below and check if it helps

  Step 1:
  Try to start the computer in safe mode with network and check if the same error message, here is the link:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2:
  However, to work around the problem, try the step below:

  a. right click on the program file, select Properties.

  b. on the general tab, at the bottom, you will see listed in the issue of safety: this file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer.

  c. unlock.

  d. click on apply.
  e. click OK.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Search on the start menu does not remember recently opened programs and files

  "" Search programs and files "bar in the menu 'Start' to remember what has been typed"
  Is it really possible that MS desinged this search bar without the ability to remember what has been typed recently? I'm sure this isn't, so can you help me find the option that allows me to turn it on. In the contrary case, retype repeatedly repeated orders in the bar!

  I found a way to save at least research. See the link: http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-12843_11-94748.html?tag=nl.e064

• Windows Server 2012 does not seem to recognize the space between the program and files

  I installed 'R' in D:\Program Files.
  Then I need to install another application that must refer to this path and validate during its installation. Installation of the next application saying that there is a "Invalid Version of R.

  If I install R in the following directories, it is recognized and my next application installed successfully:
  C:\Program Files
  Files S:\Program
  D:\R

  Windows Server is not recognize the R application properly installed in "D:\Program Files." Windows runs into the space between "Program" and "Files" and put an end to the execution of this order.

  The application I am trying to install the message 'Invalid Version of R' returns because he can't run the command check correctly. Because nothing is returned from the R.exe, he is unable to continue. This issue seems to be related to Windows and once R.exe can be run correctly D:\Program files, I would expect demand to continue to install. Is anyway getting D:\Program Files to be recognized as the other 3 directories I mentioned?

  Hello

  Post your question in the TechNet Server Forums, as your question kindly is beyond the scope of these Forums.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/WindowsServer/en-us/home?category=WindowsServer

  See you soon.

• How to transfer programs and files from the old office of Windows XP to the new Windows 7 office

  Just bought a new desktop computer Gateway with Windows 7.  How can I transfer programs and files from my old EMachine with Windows XP.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/transferring-files-and-settings-frequently-asked-questions

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd446674%28WS.10%29.aspx

• Migration to Vista Home Premium programs and files for Windows 7 Ultimate

  Hi guys, I just want to know if there's no possibilities

  to migrate from installed programs and files in my Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate

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  Also if I have Vista Home Premium should I switch to Windows 7 Home Premium too. I want to Windows 7 Ultimate!

  Hello

  You can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium or ultimate; the choice is yours.

  «Compare the editions of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  If you go from Vista 32 bit Home Premiun 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate, you can do an inplace upgrade.

  The same goes for Vista 64 bit for Windows 7 64-bit

  This will keep your programs and data intact.

  But ALWAYS make a backup of data when you perform this type of work on your computer.

  "How to do an Installation of upgrade Inplace of Vista to Windows 7"

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1818-upgrade-install-Windows-7-a.html

  And before you buy Windows 7 read and check to see if your computer is able to use Windows 7 to its best advantage:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  And the Microsoft Store where you can get an idea of the price of Windows 7:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

  See you soon.

  p.s. If you want from 32-bit to 64-bit, or 64 bit to 32 bit, upgrade facilities are not available.

  You will need to do a clean install.

• How can I back up my whole system programs and files to a windows vista external hard drive

  Can someone give me a step by step to my entire system backup - programs and files on an external hard drive.

  Thank you

  In this case, you will need to purchase another product like Acronis True Image or are looking for a free software on sites like Filehippo download.

  I'm not able to recommend a particular product.

• Can I upgrade to vista without deleting my xp programs and files?

  upgrade

  Can I upgrade to vista without deleting my xp programs and files? I don't want to lose my programs/files downloaded, but I don't want to argue with remove them and reinstall later

  Yes, you can perform an upgrade "On the spot" and all your personal data and software applications will be available in Vista (provided that they are compatible Vista).

  As always, you should create a backup Image in XP before you begin the upgrade, just in case. Also check that you still have your XP product key. If this isn't the case, then use one of the below product key finders.

  Also: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-Vista

  -The key finder software product-

  Here are some utilities, which will display your product keys:

  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

  Note: Also check the side of your PC case or at the bottom of the laptop for the
  Key OEM code. If there is a sticker with the code, it will probably not
  corresponds to what is displayed by the utilities mentioned above as OEM such as
  Dell use an internal key code when they build your PC.

  The key on the sticker code should be used with your Windows CD
  (who came if everything goes well with your PC) If you need to reinstall Windows.

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  Acronis True Image 2011 - has a fully functional trial version of 30 days available.
  (Note: install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first image backup)
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  The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
  True Image User Guides and documentation:
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  Free alternative:
  EASEUS Todo Backup home V2
  (Note: Todo Install, then create a diskette "emergency" before you start creating your first image backup)
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