Did you perhaps install "Windows Search" recently?
Also, try Kelly's Korner, #229, left side. Directions for use are at the top. Written in response to: re: Search companion problem (Mike: Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:26 pm) Responses to this message: re: Search companion problem (Mike: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 7:02 pm)
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