Search function does not working in Windows XP

[Sachit]

Hello guys,

My problem is with the search function in my windows Xp computer.for some odd reason it is not working properly. It doesn't even start up, from either of the two spots I use it. The first is by clicking the Start Menu, and clicking Search. the second is by right clicking My Computer and clicking Search. Both do nothing when clicked. i have done all i know to solve the problem. now am washed off my hands.so am requesting to provide some inputs to make it normal

Thanks for any help.!!

[SecRecy]

You know what windows XP's search function filters out files to search in based on file extensions .Install the free Agent Ransack, it looks for text strings in any kind of files present on you computer, and not just in a selection of "approved" file extensions as the built-in search does. It's a much better search tool as well...

[MattyBoy]

Do this thing for resolve this issue Start, right-click a blank spot on the left side of the Start menu, click Properties when it appears, select Start Menu, Customize, Advanced, check the Search check box and save the changes.now on Windows Explorer right-click a blank spot at the right end of the menu where the icons present Customize, highlight Search on the left, click Add.

[Russell]

Bring the run from your start menu and put following commands on this
regsvr32 urlmon.dll
regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 wshom.ocx
while performing this every single command could prompt a confirmation box saying it has been successful. this can cure your problems