Search has changed

I have IE 6 sp2 running on winxp. I use the search button always when I
search. I like the fact that it opens on the left of the screen so I can
try each link in the main window with out hitting the back button.
Something changed the search feature. Now when I click on it, it opens the
search panel, but the whole panel has changed, the next thing is greyed out.
When I click on customize, I have tried all three options and nothing ever
changes in the main search panel. I know I am not explaining this very
well, but I hope some one knows what I am talking about. I don't like the
search assistant thing. I like to start with one search engine, then click
next to cycle thru all of the search engines. How can I change this back?
I am not aware of any down loads that would have caused this change. I did
go to the windows update yesterday, but other than that, I haven't
downloaded anything..
Thanks for your help.


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