Solved Lost abilty to use typed instruction in start box

inability to search via start also VBS script problem Solved:
My last resort on the problem blow was to use a 250gb image of my system made a few months ago..but in frustration and by chance I found an old registry backup from ERUNT for the 30th Dec 2010..I thought oh well all or nothing..so I restored it via ERUNT and by gum all was well..I had all facilities that I had before including VBS reset to read scripts. So it looks like it was a registry error for sure..or maybe more than one?

I want to thank you all for scratching your heads for me..I appreciate your time and effort..and professionalism





All of a sudden I have lost the ability to use typed instructions into the start box . Like for instance I used to be able to type services.msc and away it would go..now I have to use the run facility then type in the instruction..same for reg edit etc....anyone know how I can get the facility back. not sure how I lost it..no new software

The second pic is when I type say regedit into the search box.. I get the white panel showing programs etc as you can see..depending on what I type gives me more or less option to choose from in the panel..sometime all options like picture documents etc...

When I select and click to any of the panel options heading (say programs) open to see what happens I get the first pic the orange error pic.. Hope this helps...

As an aside ..how does one use the 'snipping tool' for this sort of capture..when I select tool and an option say rectangle..OK I am fine but when I open start search type in... I lose the typing tool facility to capture..anyone help here......is there a hot key..I use the 'windows' key but to open start but then what..as soon as I type I lose snipping use..

I had to use the old fashioned print screen ..it worked tho

Maybe you need to rebuild the index?

Take a look at the second video: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/129437-windows-search-configure-use.html?ltr=W

Thanks for the response when I type in index into start box I get a panel with :

programs
Control Panel
Documents etc

all at top of screen when I click on any one of them..I get an orange headed box ....UAC ...maybe saying internet security settings prevented one or more from from being opened..


if I knew how to upload to show an image .. I would as I have one .

Here's how to take a screenshot: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9717-screenshot-paint.html

And how to post the image: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

Here's another way.:

1. Open Indexing Options by clicking the Start button
   
   , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type indexing options, and then click Indexing Options.
2. Click Advanced.
   
   If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. In the Advanced Options dialog box, click the Index Settings tab, and then click Rebuild.
   
   If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Thanks Joules I did check as you suggested and it was on automatic.. and started

Anyone ?

Unsure why this post was classed as solved it is not.....thanks for the help..no matter

artinusa said:

Anyone ?

Unsure why this post was classed as solved it is not.....thanks for the help..no matter

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The reason it was marked solved is because you said thank you and it seemed like it was fixed because you no longer asked for help until you posted this comment a few hours later

artinusa said:

All of a sudden I have lost the ability to use typed instructions into the start box . Like for instance I used to be able to type services.msc and away it would go..now I have to use the run facility then type in the instruction..same for reg edit etc....anyone know how I can get the facility back. not sure how I lost it..no new software

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Can you show us a screenshot fo the Start Menu search results? Here is how you can capture the screen with the start menu and results showing:



This is the link to the page where the image was snipped...more info there.

Edit:
Sorry, forgot to post link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Use-Snipping-Tool-to-capture-screen-shots

Here also is a link to a tut on how to post a screenshot (although you seem to have figured it out):

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

Thanks,
James

Please check out my original post..second pic may help..

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...-typed-instruction-start-box.html#post1174343

Does anyone have any idea whats up with my system..please I uploaded the picture of problem error details..

Did you try a System Restore? http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

If the problem started say three days ago. Then pick a restore point 4-6 days ago.

When this window below comes up put a check mark in "Show other restore points" that gives you more options to pick from.

No guarantee but easy and worth a shot if you haven't tried it.
Mike

Yep tried system restore..no effect..thanks for the suggestion..

Hi artinusa,

I think I asked you in another thread if the index was showing as either running or completed, but can't recall your response:



That out of the way, the 'Internet Security' error...I'm not sure why internet security would be an issue for a local search. Are you running a 3rd party Internet Security program (i.e., Norton, etc)?


James

Hi artinusa
Thought i would have a look at this one. Try this thread and in particular look at Post#17:
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/11189-search-box-start-menu-does-not-work-2.html

When you click on "Show Details" in that first pic what does it say? Do you use a firewall that monitors the local actions of programs? It looks like something is being blocked that way.

Inability to search via start

Solved:
My last resort was to use a 250gb image of my system made a few months ago..but in frustration and by chance I found an old registry backup from ERUNT for the 30th Dec 2010..I thought oh well all or nothing..so I restored it via ERUNT and by gum all was well..I had all facilities that I had before including VBS reset to read scripts. So it looks like it was a registry error for sure..or maybe more than one?

I want to thank you all for scratching your heads for me..I appreciate your time and effort..and professionalism

Good job in sticking with it, artinusa, and thanks for reporting back! I'm curious to know what caused your issues, but some things we may never know.

James

This fixed mine (not my good word just passing it on)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes\{ef87b4cb-f2ce-4785-8658-4ca6c63e38c6}\TopViews\{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}

In the left side of the window right-click GroupBy and click Modify
Change the value to System.StartMenu.Group and click OK, then close the registry editor
Reboot your computer for this change to take effect