Need Help, Start Search box Broken!!!!!!

[zzzTNTzzz]

Some one Plz help im having search box problems i was looking for other forum post that would help but so far havnt found any useful information so heres the problem i try to use my start seach bar and i get only a couple of results and if i try to run them they say its a internet security problem but iv tryed alot of things none of them have worked im usually a problem soving guy but this time im stumped i hope some one can help me thank you for any help u can give me

 

[torrentg]

Run sfc /scannow from elevated command prompt.

Scan full system with Malwarebytes.

 

[zzzTNTzzz]

Run sfc /scannow from elevated command prompt? can u tell me how
i doubt its a malware problem but ill scan
funny thing is if i use the guest acount search works perfectly

 

[torrentg]

Navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and right click on cmd.exe. Choose to run as administrator. Then copy and past the command into it. Hit enter.

 

[zzzTNTzzz]

ok im ruining the scan ill let u know how it turns out thanks for even taking the time to help much appreciated this little problem is annoying the hell out of me

 

[torrentg]

No problem. I'd check with Malwarebytes too, as I was saying. That error isn't normal when trying to open a local file. Something could be a little out of place. Did you install a 3rd party firewall or antivirus? Might want to remove it/them to test, if so.

If that doesn't help, do a system restore to before this started happening.

 

[zzzTNTzzz]

yea i ran a test with malware just now i did have some mal ware i deleted it (it was around 3 files)i havnt installed any 3ed party scaners exept for what i have already, AVG AD-aware and i use the Microsoft malware scanner for windows 7 on there web site hmmm i wounder if thats my problem that sucks well ill see how the scan turns out......... thankks again

 

[zzzTNTzzz]

just finished the test seems i dont have any problems

 

[bytebull]

I completely removed my search lol.... you dont need it and it's a pain on your system. You don't know where your files are?

when I click there I don't even have the search box.... how did I do that? registy.

 

[bytebull]

there's only two security systems you need.... avast home user antivirus and spyware search and destroy.

If you put anything else on your system your wasting ram and processes.

 

[torrentg]

If you put anything else on your system your wasting ram and processes.

You've tested?

 

[bytebull]

Avast antivus ..... get it and delete the one that came with your system... it's free and the best online.

spybot search and destroy.... use real time protection even if you don't use teatimer and your safe when surfing the internet.

yes I've tested and trust me. that's all you need.

 

[torrentg]

How did you test all apps to compare? You had the free time? And why should we trust you? Do you have credentials? Do you have performance benchmarks handy?

 

[zzzTNTzzz]

I completely removed my search lol.... you dont need it and it's a pain on your system. You don't know where your files are?

when I click there I don't even have the search box.... how did I do that? registy.

i personally need it when i had it on there it worked better than any of Microsoft searches b4, u got what u needed and fast

i know how to bring it back right click the task bar and go to propertys

 

[bytebull]

yes the windows search in 7 is going to be one of your biggest process hogs. Unless you use search alot you should completely disable it.

three processes are going to run continuously when you have that feature available. and two svchost also to help them keep tabs on all your files and file changes.
If you move a file all 5 of them go to work making changes so they know where that file is... etc

its the one largest RAM and CPU hog in 7. unless you search all the time you don't need it and it's just a resource hog. It's one of the only features I hate about 7.

 

[zzzTNTzzz]

im just gonna give up kinda sucks it ran great 4 me didnt hog my pc i play games all day , i thought the windows 7 search was supposed to be the reason y it was so great wasn't it? thats what they advertised on tv

 

[zzzTNTzzz]

Found a Fix For my Problem glad this guy knows his stuff i wouldnt have fixed it with out him Windows 7 'Search programs and files' from Start menu broken

 

[pwillia6]

Fix for problem

This is a little drastic:

In regedit delete or renam:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]

Logout and login.

All your explorer setting will be reset to defaults.

 

[dgprince9]

Hi,

This sounds like your index has become corrupt to an extent.

Although I cannot guarentee this is the exact problem, it seems to me the most likely.

To rebuild the index go to control panel and select Indexing Options.Then click the Advanced button at the bottom and then click on the button saying "Rebuild" and say yes to the confirmation message.

Hope this helps and if possible let me know if it does so I know it works for sure in the future!

Regards
Dave

 

[dgprince9]

Oh! I've just realised this thread is a year old! I thought it was June this year. Sorry main, you've probably rebuilt by now!