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282775 2004-10-19 21:26:00 After selecting Search in the start menu I receive the following message

A file that is required to run Search Companion cannot be found.

Question how can I get this back?
pooley (6298)
282776 2004-10-19 21:35:00 Try these fixes
Error Message: "A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion Cannot Be Found"

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Windows XP issues 'A file that is required to run Search Companion cannot be found' error?



When you press Start / Search, the following error is display:

A file that is required to run Search Companion cannot be found . You may need to run setup . .

You have some missing or damaged files .

To fix the problem:

1 . Disable any anti-virus program, any BIOS anti-virus, and any 3rd party system tool that monitors files .

2 . Run SFC /SCANNOW .

3 . If the Search is fixed, exit this procedure .

4 . Boot from the Windows XP CD-ROM .

5 . DO NOT press R to enter the Recovery Console .

6 . Press F8 on the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen to agree .

7 . Select your broken Windows XP installation and press R to repair Windows XP .

8 . Follow the on-screen instructions .

hth
johnboy (217)
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