Windows search service will not start Win7x64

[Mister Fox]

I tried to start the service, I got the same error.

I'll try it in the morning after I restart my computer.

 

[VistaKing]

Make sure this Remote Procedure Call (RPC) search is on and set to Automatic Startup


Open Notepad . Paste the highlighted text below inside Notepad


@echo off
sc config WSearch start= delayed-auto
sc start WSearch
exit


Click on File ===> Save As

Location: Desktop
File Name : WindowsSearch.bat
Save as type : All Files

Close Notepad

Right click on the WindowsSearch.bat file choose

Restart the PC . See if the Windows Search is Started and Running

 

[Mister Fox]

I just turned on my computer and the Search Service still won't start. Same error.

 

[VistaKing]

Is the RPC service on ?

 

[Mister Fox]

The RPC service is on.

 

[VistaKing]

Ok let's see something

Go to this folder C:\windows\system32\config\TxR

delete all files with .BLF and .REGTRANS-MS extensions

Press the Alt key on your keyboard and click on Tools or click on Organize
Select Folder Options
Click the View tab and make sure that Show hidden files and folders is selected under Hidden files and folders
Next, uncheck the box next to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
Then, uncheck the box next to Hide extensions for known file types
Click Apply then click OK

Once these files are deleted, reboot the PC and see if he Windows Search service has started .

 

[Mister Fox]

I cannot delete all of the files, because 7 of them are "open in System"

I tried starting in safe mode, still can't delete them.

 

[VistaKing]

See if this tutorial will help

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/107982-clfs-transaction-logs-reset.html

Just delete these extensions .BLF and .REGTRANS-MS

 

[VistaKing]

Or use the Microsoft Fix below

:ar: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9740819

 

[Mister Fox]

I tried both of those. The Microsoft Fix stopped because it "failed to fix detected errors".
Using the tutorial above was no difference- I even disabled the GUI and tried to delete them from safe mode with cmd!

The only other option would be to try to delete the files at a WinRE level using a boot disk, which I don't have.

Thanks for the help, I can tell you really tried to fix this, but I can probably live without the ability to search my computer, LOL.

 

[VistaKing]

Try creating a system repair disc

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

 

[Mister Fox]

Could I just try using System Recovery from Safe Mode to revert back to before the problem started?

 

[VistaKing]

You could try to do a System Restore inside the System Recovery .

While the PC is booting up press F8 and select Repair Your Computer then choose the OS and input user name and password ( if you have one ) and choose System Repair .

 

[Mister Fox]

I'll try that solution eventually, but for now it's no big deal. Thank you for all your help.

This thread can be closed.

 

[VistaKing]

You're welcome . But I don't deserve a Thank You I haven't solved the issue .

 

[Mister Fox]

You're welcome . But I don't deserve a Thank You I haven't solved the issue .

This issue might not be solvable. If the solution you just gave me doesn't work I'll probably just buy another copy of windows 7 and re-install.

 

[DavidE]

If you need a "temporary" solution for searching you can try Filelocater Lite (free).
FileLocator Lite - Free File Searching Utility
It doesn't require indexing.
I've been using it for years without any issues.
Unfortunately it doesn't make up for the Windows search box in the Start menu for finding programs quickly...

If you have a valid license you don't need to buy another copy of Windows to re-install!

 

[VistaKing]

If you have a legit Product Key for your Windows 7 you could use the link below to download a legit version of Windows 7 SP1 and use Windows 7 USB\DVD TOOL

Description|Version|Download
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1|x64-bit|
Download

Description|Version|Download
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1|x86(32-bit)|
Download

Windows 7 USB \ DVD TOOL download link below

http://images2.store.microsoft.com/prod/clustera/framework/w7udt/1.0/en-us/Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe

 

[VistaKing]

Description|Version|Download
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1|x64-bit|
Download

 

[DavidE]

@VistaKing
I know your light years ahead of me, but would a Repair Install be worth trying before doing a reinstall?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

If Mister Fox is ok with a reinstall, that's probably the best.
But if he would rather try fixing the current install to keep all data, programs, etc., try a repair install first?