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Windows XP Search Issue
I have experienced a problem when performing searches.
I have a dial-up internet connection and when I do a search on my hard drive for a file, the computer dials out. If I cancel the dial up, then the search continues with no problems. Another issue is the computer is on a network and the computer dials up when ever a search is performed on any of the newwork computers running XP. My question is.... Is there a way to disable the web search so the search does not start the dialer? If so, please explain the method. |
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Windows XP Search Issue
Hi Peter,
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/p.../powertoys.asp Search Companion files may be damaged if you have Search Companion open when you connect to certain Internet Service Providers. A File That Is Required to Run Search Companion Cannot Be Found http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q319949 -- All the Best, Kelly Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com wrote in message ... I have experienced a problem when performing searches. I have a dial-up internet connection and when I do a search on my hard drive for a file, the computer dials out. If I cancel the dial up, then the search continues with no problems. Another issue is the computer is on a network and the computer dials up when ever a search is performed on any of the newwork computers running XP. My question is.... Is there a way to disable the web search so the search does not start the dialer? If so, please explain the method. |
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