Microsoft windows desktop search 4.0 windows 7

But not since I have got this new laptop. Reading through various other responses on internet, i thought this might have to do something with the registry.

However when I click on emails tab under the search result, i cannot set a filter on any criteria. For example if I search for Mircosoft in searchbar and then click the emails tab in the results, i cannot set a filter on "to" or "from" in the results.

Earlier it used to show up in the left corner and I found it very handy. My problem is not fixed even after running FixIT. I have been told that my problem would get solved if Windows search is manually chosen as default search on windws it is normally done automatically while installing the software.

There are many options available on internet to default to companion serach classic windows search but no option to do the reverse of it. Hi, I recently installed Windows Desktop search 4. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question 0. Report abuse. By reinstalling Windows Desktop Search 3. However, although WS 4. This is because the Windows Search service isn't running.

And the same two errors appear in the System Event log as in my original post. Any ideas? I am having the same error as you same install error message, same log file results, same event viewer messages. I have been unsuccessful in finding an answer. If you have any more information, can you post it here? I installed Search 4. Saturday, July 26, PM. I have no more useful information and no further forward, despite spending many hours investigating this problem. The computer has now been upgraded to XP SP3 but the problem persists.

I've been in touch MS support, but the two things they suggested have not worked: 1. Boot into Safe Mode and install WS 4. Result: exactly the same as installing in normal mode.

When starting the Window Search service via services. I have successfully installed and run WS 4. The Group Policy template Search. This add-in lets Windows Search index redirected My Documents folders. This add-in also lets Windows Search index shared items on remote networks. By default, this add-in is included for supported bit operating systems. The Windows Search 4. To install Windows Search 4.

Also, Terminal Services must be running for Windows Search 4. By default, Terminal Services is configured to start automatically. However, it may have been disabled manually or by third-party software. If Terminal Services is disabled, the installation of Windows Search 4.

To determine the status of Terminal Services, and start the service if it is disabled, follow these steps:.