search function in the windows start menu, xp pro sp3, has abruptly changed

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  Hi JCalton,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forums!
   
  I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems during the search start, Control Panel, start menu and also in the Internet. Surely, I will try my best to solve the problem.
   
  I would like to know more information on the issue, so that we can help you better.
   
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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
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