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• Windows search feature does not at all.

  Hello

  I've seen many threads similar to this problem, but not the same and after five hours or so of research, I have not found a solution.

  I am running Windows 7 Professional on a HP EliteOne 800 all-in-one PC.  I noticed today that the search feature in the start menu does not work.  If I type something, the start menu is completely empty.  If I click on "See more results", I am greeted by a reading of text box "search query: = [value]" where [value] is what I'm looking for.  For the sake of ease, I searched on cmd.  The body of the box text reads as follows: "Windows cannot find ': search query = cmd'.»  Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. "If I open Windows Explorer and try to pick up from there, yet again, nothing happens, there is absolutely no answer.  It is true that I am to research libraries, a drive or a folder.

  By other threads, I've tried so far running an official fix from Microsoft, I tried to launch the resolution of the problems of indexing tool, disable Windows Search via the control panel > programs and then turn it back on with reboots in the meantime, tried a restore of the system and so far no change.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  Hi Thomas,

  Thanks for the update on the issue. This can happen when the research-related services do not work correctly.

  Try to run the fix in the article below and check if it helps.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/977380

  If the problem persists, follow the article below:

   

  Open the troubleshooter for search and indexing

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-search-and-indexing-Troubleshooter

  Let us know the results after trying these steps. Hope this information was useful.

• Somehow Windows Search has disappeared from my computer. How can I reinstall it?

  My Windows search is missing.  I need to reinstall it.  How do I do that?

  You must answer the questions asked by Elizabeth23 as much as you can to see why your Windows Search is missing.

  If these links of relocation do not do it for you, here are a few instructions to reinstall Windows Search, which is useful if you have a genuine XP installation CD bootable, which has the same Service Pack that your version unspecified.

  There is an extra effort for Windows Search become missing.

  You have now or have you ever used third-party products on your system where the product description includes one or more of the following descriptive words:

  cleaner, mechanic, detective, doctor, heal, optimize, Inspector, clean, tune up, speed up, fix up, compact, compress, faster, power, boost, boost, gum, muncher. one click fix, new, intuitive, errors, stop crashes, stop errors, improves, allows you to save money, risk free, guaranteed or any third-party program that has an icon that looks like a gear, pinion, belt holder, key, key, screwdriver or plunging arrows?

  If so, this could be the reason that Windows Search is missing.

  As you go through the reinstallation of Windows Search, the resettlement will be asked to locate certain files as you go along and ask your XP installation CD.

  If you do not have a genuine XP bootable installation CD, you can change the path where Setup looks for files one at a time, because they are needed.  More on that later.

  Navigate to c:\windows\inf, and right click on the following file:

  Srchasst.inf

  Choose Install

  If you cannot see the srchasst.inf file, configure your system to show hidden files and show file extensions.

  Click on tools, Options, view and turn on "Show the hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types", then you should be able to see the c:\windows\inf\ folder and the c:\windows\inf\srchasst.inf file.

  Make sure that you do not attempt to use this file: srchasst.pnf - you must use the file srchasst.inf instead.

  Installation can request files from the c:\windows\inf\386 folder.  It would be your installation CD bootable XP genuine if you have one and the Service Pack installed on your system must be the same as the CD that you will use.

  You don't need absolutely a CD to reinstall Windows Search, because files must already be on your system somewhere if Windows Search was working before.

  If you are prompted for a file, and you can't find it where I suggest in my example below (it works on my system), you need to search your hard drive and find where the files on your system.

  If you cannot find the files you need, identify the missing files and then a beautiful person can put them on their SkyDrive and you can download and save on your system and then point the installation there.

  Here's how my system works when I reinstall Windows Search when I pretend that I don't have a genuine XP bootable installation CD:

  When you are asked:

  msgr3en.dll

  Point installation c:\windows\system32\dllcache

  When you are asked:

  Courtney.ACS

  Point installation c:\windows\srchasst\chars

  When you are asked:

  inetpref. XML

  Point installation c:\windows\srchasst\mui\0409

  If asked:

  nls302en. Lex

  Point installation c:\windows\system32\dllcache

  When you are asked:

  Rover.ASC

  Point installation c:\windows\srchasst\chars

  When you are asked:

  Balloon.Xsl

  Point installation c:\windows\srchasst\mui\0409

  Once installation is complete, restart your system and see if your Windows Search is now functional.

• Windows could not start the service Windows search on the computer Local (Error 1053)

  Windows Search does not work on the start menu, nor IE8 remembers the URL history more.

  I tried the procedure described in this post (does not work): http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7files/thread/8d68d244-afca-4006-a6eb-57d4dd9d58df

  I ran a scan sfc, who has not returned this any integrity issues have been detected.  I also tried to disable the Windows search feature to "Turn Windows features on or off", rebooted and tried reactivation, without success.

  I tried to create a new profile, but the same problem occurred.  I discovered that WSearch service does not work.  When I try to enable it, I get the following error:

  ---------------------------
  Services
  ---------------------------
  Windows could not start the Windows Search service on Local computer.

  Error 1053: The service did not demand launch or control in a timely

  I did some searching on the forum, but I was unable to find a solution to this problem.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Yep, http://www41.zippyshare.com/v/30503880/file.html

  Unzip it, and then apply this Difficulty REG. Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]

• How to solve the "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Windows Search\Gather\Windows\System Index missing or invalid" error message

  'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Windows Search\Gather\Windows\System Index missing or invalid' error message appears after each Norton Utilities scan.

  The problem is that IE frequently slows down or blocks, the Task Manager shows the CPU clocked at 100% the problem will clear for 5-10 minutes.

  I am running Windows XP Home Edition with Norton Utilities; Norton Antivirus; Advance system care and Super AntiSpyware as my software security.

  Anyone had any chance to solve this problem?

  Thank you

  Richard Boyer

  Hello

   

  ·         Is your update of the antivirus program?

  ·         Were there recent changes made on the computer before the show?

   

  Follow these steps and check if that helps.

   

  Step 1:

  As you receive the error message when you use Norton, I suggest you to contact Norton support:

  http://us.Norton.com/support/index.jsp

  Step 2:

  I suggest you run this Microsoft Fixit tool and check if it helps.

  Solve Internet Explorer add-on problems when IE hangs or freezes

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/ie_freezes_or_crashes/en-us

  You can also view this article to improve the performance of Internet Explorer and check if it helps.

  Internet Explorer is slow? 5 things to try

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/Internet-Explorer/slow-five-tips-to-boost-performance

• message saying missing (UNCDMS.dll) and missing (windows search.exe.) How can I fix this. is there a download anywhere.

  message saying missing (UNCDMS.dll) and missing (windows search.exe.)  How can I fix this.  is there a download anywhere.

  I found the only thing that has worked will Microsoft .com and low loading a Windows Search 4.0 upgade.

  I installed it and now it works fine.  All blogs online even came close helping.

  I did recive the message when windows has finished initializing and when I tried to go the line.

  Thank you for your willingness to help.

• Windows Explorer search feature does not work on a PDF file

  I've upgraded to WINDOWS 7 this month. As in the past I am still investigating several cases filled with PDF files for specific strings in the PDF file. The new feature of windows search is not finding files. I have all the indexed folders and have put the 'Options records' both 'in indexed locations... ". "and"always search file names... ". ». Niether option seems to work. I find that the search for a set of folers containing docx files work so I suspect something in the way the new alogrithm of WIN 7 search interacts with the type of PDF file: maybe something to with the recording of the PDF file to the operating system time?

  In this very basic problem any help is appreciated,

  Fitz

  I am also unable to search the contents of .pdf with Windows 7 files.  Check indexing according to the instructions of Ronnie above Options I have noted that, while the .pdf file has already been fixed for the indexing of content Description filter column shows "Registerd IFilter not found."  I did a bit of research and it seems that Adobe is including the iFilter in its Adobe Reader, but not for 64 bit systems which is what I am running.  A 64-bit filter is available at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4025, but I have not tried.

• Windows Search.exe error "missing uncdms.dll" Windows 7

  I spent the better part of 12 hours today trying everything to get rid of this error message - including purchases and execution of two different registry cleaners. I tried to turn it off in Control Panel and then restart and turning back, as suggested in this forum. I even completely reinstalled Windows 7, who came back to defeat a group of earlier work. Nothing works - it's still there every time to reboot.

  Tried to manually install the online source .dll file - it wouldn't take it.

  I have a computer customized brand new with Windows 7 as an original clean install. He did not, until I migrated the files and the settings to my XP machine. I have subsequently removed all programs possible and which comes from the old computer (which, BTW, worked great) - all that's left are my photos and document files. I bought the computer and Windows 7, more precisely to upgrade my Adobe CS5 programs.

  I have another computer with Vista, which I did not like much at first, but it only took a few hours to beat him into submission, and we've been friends since. So far Windows 7 is a nightmare. (Enough to make me run screaming on the Mac.)

  In addition, he continues to move my desktop icons around regardsless the display settings (line up on the grid and auto align) be deselected. Grrr!

  I might have a Windows 7 installation disc buggy? Others have these problems? There, can anyone help?

  Dianne

  By selecting Start, control PaneWindowsl, programs and features, Windows features and uncheck Windows Search, I suspect that will stop the error. In earlier versions of Windows, Windows Desktop Search (now called Search) is a stand-alone program. With Windows 7, it became a turn on / turn off the function of the operating system. My feeling is that it changes the way your problem is solved.

  I would try to run the System File Checker.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Hope this helps, Gerry Cornell

• My Windows Search toolbar disappeared completely

  The two search toolbars to folders and start menu disappeared completely. How can I restore it?

  See: http://superuser.com/questions/548369/windows-7-start-menu-search-box-missing

  To allow him to return, follow these steps:
  1. open Control Panel

  2. find the programs and features

  3. in the left panel or disable Windows features turn on
  4. scroll down and look for Windows Search, and check the box
  5. click OK, click Yes in the window

  6 reboot to complete the modification and you should find the search on the start menu

• Disabled the Windows search option and can no longer switch back on. Any ideas?

  My problem:
  I can not turn on WINDOWS_SEARCH with the box Panel configuration/programs/WindowsFeatures. I get error "an error has occurred. Not all features have been changed successfully. »
  I rebooted and logged on as administrator with the same result. Windows Search Fixer gives the message "Windows Search is not updated... This issue applies only to Windows Search 4 or a later version. ».  Please note that I updated Win7pro64Sp1 to date. An update can't find any other updates. In addition, there is no Windows Search service listed in services.msc.
  What I think caused the problem: 
  I was wondering if Windows Search may use too many resources so I thought I would try disabling it for a while. I used the control panel configuration/programs/WindowsFeatures check the box to disable Windows Search. I also stopped the Windows Search service with services.msc and I believe manual setting (disabled) because I only wanted to run 'on demand' so to speak. When I realized that I had lost the search to RUN from the button box START, I have tried to re - activate the search function of Windows.
  What I tried:
  After repeatedly trying the FixIt tools as administrator, I looked everywhere on the internet for a few hours. Almost all refers to the Windows Search function; but I have not even listed anymore. There is some guidance on the definition of a key to RegEdit (search index finished) to 0 (in my case it was a 1), but after this the FixIt did not yet & neither did attempts to reactivate the feature. The only direction that comes close is:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2484025.
  These instructions of sense, but they do not work: there are three. BLF and. REGTRANS-MS files in the C:\windows\system32\config\TxR folder as even by admin full granting rights I can not remove - the message says they are in use by "SYSTEM":
  in \windows\system32\config\TxR\
  {016888cd-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}. TM.blf 26/11/2012 21:25 64 KB
  {016888cd-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}. TMContainer00000000000000000001.regtrans - ms 26/11/2012 21:25 512 KB
  {016888cd-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}. TMContainer00000000000000000002.regtrans - ms 10/04/2012 22:22 512 KB
  When I tried to activate the search functionality of Windows on another game of .blf & .regtrans-ms files are added:
  {016888cc-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}. TxR.blf 26/11/2012 23:28 0 KB > 64 KB
  {016888cc-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}. TxR.0.regtrans - ms 26/11/2012 23:28 0 KB > 5 120 kB
  {016888cc-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}. TxR.1.regtrans - ms 26/11/2012 23:28 0 KB > 5 120 kB
  {016888cc-6c6f-11de-8d1d-001e0bcde3ec}. TxR.2.regtrans - ms 26/11/2012 23:28 0 KB > 5 120 kB
  Even with granting of control full administrator in these files I can't remove them as suggested by the KB/2484025.  I get a message "cannot complete, open in the file system."  After trying to remove them from the TxR.0 - 2 became 5 120 KB and 64 KB .blf. The old files are still there.
  Earlier, I tried to start without failure/Cmd prompt mode.  Even with [...\config\TxR\ERASE/p/f/a H *] I was unable to delete the .blf files & .reg-trans-ms. The message says something like "file used by the process.
  
  
  Conclusion:
  I am really at a loss to go further.  I'm guessing there is a corruption of the registry that makes your computer think think search runs & locks files.
  Any ideas to solve this problem. I want to just re - enable Windows Search without re-setup of the computer.
  I think that the best starting point If someone can tell me how to remove the files recommended by http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2484025.
  I tried, but my knowledge of the command prompt is not enough.  How do you delete these files that refuse to die? 

  Hello

  I suggest to perform a restore of the system and check if it helps.

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

  If this is not enough, you can perform an upgrade on the spot also known as the name of a repair install. This will just replace the files corrupted and missing Windows and leave your files and settings intact.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2255099?WA=wsignin1.0

  Note: Remember to backup the data before performing the inplace upgrade.

  Hope this helps and keep us.

• Search feature in Safari 2.0

  Using Safari 2.0, I opened a WebHelp file generated by a project created in RoboHelp 7.02. I noticed that the button and the search field are missing from the top of the window, and when I click on the 'Search' tab on the left navigation pane, a display index instead.
  
  This is troubling because the search feature is enabled but Index is intentionally disabled in the project properties. I contacted Adobe Support and they recommended the deactivation Section 508 Compliant Output. I never gave him.
  
  The problem appears only in Safari 2.0; in Firefox 3.0 and IE 6.0 and 7.0, the search appears as scheduled.
  
  Any ideas of what could go wrong, or how can I fix? The project requirements specify compliance Safari 2.0 and a fully functional search feature. Ask the customer to switch browsers, or using the index instead of a search is an option.

  Ah. You didn't say what Safari on a Mac. It's OK in Safari on Windows, but I can't speak for Macs. I know it was common for research on older Mac not to operate as it does in Internet Explorer on Windows, but to display a list of all the search words, which is what you see, not the index.

• When you use Windows Search error SearchFilterHost.exe - Application error

  When you are using Windows XP (SP3) running Windows Search (4.0), I get the error message:

  SearchFilterHost.exe - Application error

  The instruction at "0x0af609c" referenced memory at "0 x 00000014. The memory could not be "read".

  Click OK to terminate the program

  I do nothing especially when this happens and the disabling or uninstalling this feature is not an option that I and some of the programs that I use it. She repeats every few minutes, but I'm pretty sure it's because the application restarts whenever you "Finish". I also tried to reinstall it but to no avail. Thanks in advance for any help.

  These errors appear when the index database is corrupted, for example during the crash, etc. The solution is, except disabling or removing the search service, reconstruction of the index. Just reinstall will not solve the problem, because that does not remove the corrupted index.

  On XP Pro:

  (1) start 'services.msc' and find Windows Search stop.

  My personal advice: check user accounts all records and make sure that the "Application Data" and "Local Settings" directories have their attribute 'Index summary' unchecked, including all files and subfolders. You can avoid many possible future performance issues.

  2) go to c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft and delete the entire directory "Search" (or just rename / move elsewhere).

  (3) close the session log. Index will rebuild, it may take some time, depending on the amount of documents, music, etc. you have. So be patient with harddisk increased temporary activity. Normally it works with a low priority.

  On Vista/7 Search index is located in \ProgramData\Microsoft, otherwise,'s done it the same way. Unfortunately, I do not know how to avoid the real alteration. XP seems more inclined to him.

• A message to reinstall: MapI32.dll (Windows Search.exe) how to re - install.

  Original title: Reinstall: MapI32.dll (Windows Search.exe)

  After the installation of the update of Windows 8 for Windows XP, I get an error dialog box that indicates that I have to reinstall MapI32.dll (Windows Search.exe). How do I reinstall and why this happens?

  Thank you.

  E-mail address is removed from the privacy *.

  I can assure you with certainty at 100% none of Microsoft has 'expert' ideas Support Engineer will not replace a missing mapi32.dll file.

  These ideas are just more of their wild goose hunting to waste your time and get the points by posting useless ideas, not tested until they have links to the KB articles which will not work.

  First, nor fashion all safe or clean boot replaces a missing file.

  Second of all, the System File Checker don't know or don't care that file - and for the millionth time, I repeat is not what SFC/scannow, this isn't how it works and it's not what it is for.

  Everything that this alleged "expert" needs to do is re-create the problem (which takes about 10 seconds) and to apply their own prosecution goose to see that none of these ideas will help.

  Perhaps one day, these 'experts' will learn how XP works.

  If I were Microsoft, I'd be embarrassed and ashamed of these representatives (then I would lay off).

  If you mean that you see a message like this:

  WindowsSearch.exe - Unable to locate component
  This application has failed to start because the MAPI32.dll file not found.  Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.

  If the file is missing, it may have been quarantined (effectively removed) by your antimalware/antivirus application not specified on your unspecified brand system and model with unspecified XP version and unspecified Service Pack, but you can replace it.

  I downloaded a copy of XP Pro SP3 file you need on my SkyDrive (everyone has a SkyDrive for file sharing).

  You can download it and when you do, place a copy of the file in these folders (assuming that Windows is installed on your C drive):

  c:\Windows\System32

  Here is the link to my SkyDrive and you can get the file you need here:

  https://SkyDrive.live.com/?CID=6a7e789cab1d6f39&ID=6A7E789CAB1D6F39! 311

  When you see the files available for download, you can not see the file extension (.exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, .zip, etc.), but when download you them they will have the right extension.

  When you download the file (especially if you use Internet Explorer), when you get a chance to save the file, your browser is unable to save the file with an extension (by example, .exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, .zip, etc) then you will need to manually add the extension appropriate to the file when you download the file before you save it.

  You can download the file without the extension, and then rename the file to add the appropriate extension.  You do not want to use a file named mapi32 when the name of the file should really be called mapi32.dll (if the downloaded file has no extension, you will need to change the name of the file to add the appropriate extension to make it work.

  You then put the files downloaded to the appropriate on your system folder.

  That may not solve all your problems, but at least you will be spending this part and we can then fix the rest.

• When I look at a photo, PC keeps "searching for missing file.

  PC was overloaded with thousands of photos. I cut and pasted on a separate hard drive.

  Now, I tried to copy and paste on the drive C on the PC.
  I see the images of out-of-focus, with a dialog box saying "searching for missing file.
  Help?
  Conway M

  Hi M Conway,

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community!

  To be able to understand the question in a better way than to provide you with the exact resolution, I would like to know exactly the problem you are experiencing.

  (1) what photo viewer are you using?

  Please send us the screenshot:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/how-do-i-post-a-screen-shot-on-this-forum/c86de820-C620-401c-A804-9f6337cd3053

  Please post is back with more information to help you solve the problem as soon as possible.

• What can reset so that the Research Assistant appears instead of windows search?

  When I click on search in a folder I get Windows Search instead of the search wizard. This happened after I installed an upgrade to the indexing service. What can reset so that the Research Assistant appears instead of windows search?

  Hey Bgol,.

  Welcome to the forum!

  You can get your search companion to Windows Search 4.0 uninstall feature. You can do this:

  ·         Click Start

  ·         Click on Control Panel

  ·         Click Add or remove programs

  ·         Right-click Windows Search 4.0

  ·         Click Remove

  It will come back to your system by using the search instead of the Windows Search Assistant.

  Hope that helps, I look forward to hearing from you.

  Steven
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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