Search option disappeared in Windows 7(Start Menu)

[brat02]

Reinstalled Windows 7 pro 64-bit for my friend's PC but after Windows updates the Search ( search programs and files ) the line under All Programs has disappeared ((
this is a screenshot from my computer to explain better what I am talking about

please help, how to get it back?

P.S. I am NOT talking about Search link on the right hand side, PLEASE see the screenshot

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Hello brat02

Firstly make sure windows search is enabled in windows features if not tick and reboot - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/5462-windows-features-enable-disable.html -

Or http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/25343-windows-search-turn-off.html

Run this up to 3 times or until the result comes back clear - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Ive not heard of a windows update doing this before, if all else fails do you have a system restore point available before you did the updates - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

Danny