Windows 7 - Search won't work in 'computer' (my computer)

Firstly hi to everyone here on the forums.

My problem is when I go into computer (my computer) the search in the top right isn't working from within this window!

However if I click to go into an individual drive the search will then work from within there on the individual drive.
Its strange.

At first it told me the index had been switched off, so I turned it back on even rebuilt the index. & its still the same except it doesn't tell me about the index when I try to search anymore.

It will still search within the individual drives but not from within the computer window.

Apart from this the installation works fine. I even run a scan with Kaspersky & Spybot S&D to make sure of any nasties causing it.
& run a CHkdisk this morning.
I would rather not have to perform a system restore or new installation if I can help it. It took me ages to install all my apps & don't fancy doing it again.

Any help would be appriciated if any one has any ideas

Welcome!

What happens when you try to search from My Computer? Does it error, nothing happens?

Hi, there is no error(s), it doesn't do anything. The word / letters I type in remain in the box but nothing happens when I press enter. I have the filter options all there also but still nothing.

It's impossible to find threads dealing with this anywhere on the internet! My PC just started doing this a few weeks ago!

It doesn't work with or without Indexing enabled. I can still search everywhere else on my PC, just not directly from My Computer. I can type in the box, press enter, and nothing happens. Ever!

It's so frustrating..

EDIT
Alright, I sat down and thought on it. And thought on it. And then tried something.
I removed my unconnected Network Location that is only valid when my Laptop is turned on.

And now it works.

I hope this helps someone else, since this annoyed me for months.

Thank you!!! I had been trying to find the cause of this problem for some time, and this was the first post I found detailing my exact same problem and the solution!

It worked for me too Thanks a lot

I had the same issue, I tried un-indexing the drive then re-indexing the drive, nothing worked till I disconnected the offending drive then remapped it. After that, I was able to search the drive normally.