Brink, thanks so much for the link. It was written in a way that was easy to
read and follow - very concise. Excellent "how-to"! However, after
following each and every step, then rebooting, my Windows Search service
still will not start (automatically or manually).
note: In the "how to", it suggested that the folder
"C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Config" folder would be missing. Mine
was present and contained the two files: gathrprm.txt and schema.txt. Just
as a precaution, I went ahead and deleted my existing Config folder,
re-created it and replaced the two .txt files.
Have any other suggestions in your Great Bag'O-Tricks?
Thanks,
BT
"brink" wrote:
>
> Brad;430130 Wrote:
> > I am having a terrible experience with getting the "Windows Search"
> > service
> > to start/run. I would greatly appreciate advice/suggestions for finding
> > a
> > "fix" for it.
> >
> > Here are the details so far.
> >
> > Similarities to previously mentioned "Windows Search" service problems:
> >
> > When I attempt to start the "Windows Search" service manually, I get an
> > error message box which says: "Windows could not start the Windows
> > Search on
> > Local Computer. For more information, review the System Event Log. If
> > this
> > is a non-Microsoft service, contact the service vendor, and refer to
> > service-specific error code - 2147218141)"
> >
> > Related services (RPC and DCOM S.P.L.) running, no problems (that I can
> > tell).
> >
> > In the Control Panel, in the Indexing Options dialog box, the window
> > displayes "Indexing not running". Both the "Modify" and "Advanced"
> > buttons
> > are grayed out (I can not make any changes).
> >
> > running SFC /scannow had no effect
> >
> > The folder: "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data " is present and has
> > 3
> > folders in it. They are: "Applications", "Config", and "Temp".
> >
> > The folder: "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Config" is present
> > and
> > contains two files: gathrprm.txt and schema.txt.
> >
> > Here is something that I thought seemed peculiar. In the registry at:
> > "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
> > Search\Gather\Windows\SystemIndex\Sites\{s-1-5-21-2809944867-2680333499-3313531811-1107}\Paths\15"
> > when I click on the "15", I get an error message saying, "15 cannot be
> > opened. An error is preventing this key from being opened. Details: The
> > system cannot find the file specified." Along that same registry path,
> > under
> > the "Sites" key, there are four peer keys; the one I mentioned and
> > three more
> > with similar names.
> >
> > Does the latter info shed any light as to what's going on with my PC? I
> > am
> > open to and would greatly appreciate any suggestions (short of totally
> > reinstalling) anyone may have.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any ideas/suggestions on helping me get this
> > resolved,
> > Brad
> >
> > ps: I have read Nevet's similar post on 7/31/2007
>
> Hi Brad,
>
> This will show you how to get it started and fixed for you.
>
> Index - Windows Search Service
>
> Shawn
>
>
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