searching for files on windows xp

[Dave Dummler]

Whenever I search my hard drive (C:) for files it tells me
I am not connected to the internet and to try again. I
can't find any setting to change this action. If I do log
on to the internet it searches fine. What can I do?
Dave

[Unknown]

There is a function in search known as 'search the internet'. If you are not
clicking on that on the left side the search program must be corrupt.
"Dave Dummler" > wrote in message
...
> Whenever I search my hard drive (C:) for files it tells me
> I am not connected to the internet and to try again. I
> can't find any setting to change this action. If I do log
> on to the internet it searches fine. What can I do?
> Dave
>

[Unknown]

There is a function in search known as 'search the internet'. If you are not
clicking on that on the left side the search program must be corrupt.
"Dave Dummler" > wrote in message
...
> Whenever I search my hard drive (C:) for files it tells me
> I am not connected to the internet and to try again. I
> can't find any setting to change this action. If I do log
> on to the internet it searches fine. What can I do?
> Dave
>

[Kelly]

Hi Dave,

Search Assistant will try to connect to http://sa.windows.com This is done
to check for updates to its features, tips, wording and etc. Not allowing
access can cause its own set of problems, usually a "A file that is
required........." error message.

You can stop the internet access by changing the search behavior to Classic
Search.

Disable Search Assistant (Line 15)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Old Style Search Engine On/Off (Line 49)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or...

Use TweakUI, Explorer section to set Classic Search:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Troubleshooting Search issues within XP

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm



"Dave Dummler" > wrote in message
...
> Whenever I search my hard drive (C:) for files it tells me
> I am not connected to the internet and to try again. I
> can't find any setting to change this action. If I do log
> on to the internet it searches fine. What can I do?
> Dave
>

[Kelly]

Hi Dave,

Search Assistant will try to connect to http://sa.windows.com This is done
to check for updates to its features, tips, wording and etc. Not allowing
access can cause its own set of problems, usually a "A file that is
required........." error message.

You can stop the internet access by changing the search behavior to Classic
Search.

Disable Search Assistant (Line 15)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Old Style Search Engine On/Off (Line 49)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or...

Use TweakUI, Explorer section to set Classic Search:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Troubleshooting Search issues within XP

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm



"Dave Dummler" > wrote in message
...
> Whenever I search my hard drive (C:) for files it tells me
> I am not connected to the internet and to try again. I
> can't find any setting to change this action. If I do log
> on to the internet it searches fine. What can I do?
> Dave
>