default search behaviour changed

os xp. xp search had great feature of being able to look specifically for pictures, music or video files. laptop crashed badly and restored itself. since then search does not have this option. consulted search companion; told "probably changed your default search behaviour ". advised to click on "change preferences" and "change files and folders search behaviour ". cannot find any of this anywhere! please help!

 

Mark:

Open Windows Explorer, click on the magnifying glass. The Search Companion window will open.

On the left side of the screen click on Change Preferences. Another menu entitled "How do you want to use Search Companion? will open. Click on "Change file and folders search behavior ".

Another menu entitled "Choose the default files and folders search behavior" will open, select Standard. Click OK and your preference should be set.

The following link explains the use of Search Companion in more detail;

Search Companion Overview

HTH