Re: "Search Companion" file missing in xp pro sp2!

I tried what you suggested to reinstall the search companion and followed all
the steps but still the problem persists. Kindly help.

"WTC" wrote:

"klutz13" <klutz13@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have the same problem as Pat. When I went to reinstall the
missing file (following your directions), I was prompted to
insert the Service Pack 2 disc. My problem is that I downloaded
the SP2 pack (I don't have a disc) and I can't find the SP2 pack
file on my computer. I wasn't sure where to browse for it. (If I
browse, do I still have to insert a disc?) It would have
downloaded the the default site, but I do not know where that is.
I really don't want to reinstall windows.

You can browse for the files at:

c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386

Or create a Windows XP CD with Service Pack 2 integrated/slipstream.

Here is a program that can help you integrate Service Pack 2.

nLite
http://www.nliteos.com/

nLite Guide
http://www.nliteos.com/guides.html

Integrate/Slipstream Service Pack 2 manually using the directions from the
following site:

Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Create Bootable CD
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User



"Patti MacLeod" wrote:

Hi Pat,

Try reinstalling the Search Companion files and see if that resolves the
problem.......

Go to Start>Run and key in:
%systemroot%\inf
Click on OK or hit ENTER
Locate the Srchasst.inf file, right-click on this file and then select
Install.
Have the install CD ready to insert if prompted to do so.



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"Pat 01ca" <Pat01ca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have lost abilility to search due to a missing file. I have been
having
a
difficult time with spyware and an extra file may have been deleted.
How
can
I go about restoring the function without a windows re-install?

Any help much appreciated.

Pat







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