Search won't work

I can't get Windows XP's SEARCH function to work. Every time I click on the command in the File menu, I get a message: "There was a problem sending the command to the program. "
Any ideas?

 

Have you tried a System File Check?
Start > Run > cmd
sfc /scannow
and have your XP cd ready

or

From Kellys-Korner
Open Explorer and go to the Windows\Inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file. Right click it and select Install. You'll need your XP CD or the files from the I386 folder. (This fix will require you to have your Win XP CD).

The Windows\Inf folder is a hidden folder. You can adjust your Explorer Folder Options (View tab) to Show hidden files and folders. You can also click Start, Run and enter %SystemRoot%\Inf to open directly to the Inf folder.

Johanna