Hi Shawn, sorry this is the first chance Ive had to try the links
suggestions! Ive followed the instructions to the letter, but still no joy!
The only diffrence my system had to the instructions were, I didnt have an
Applications folder. I have added one to the Data folder now.
Thanks
Mike
"brink" wrote:
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>
> Mike;579461 Wrote: Quote:
> > Hi,
> > RPC, DCOM & Windows Search all on auto, but the Windows search service
> > will
> > not start. A dialogue box come up:
> > "Windows could not start the Windows search service on Local Computer"
> > Error 3: The system could not find the path specified,
> > when I select start.
> >
> >
> > Help!!!!
> > & thanks.
> >
> >
> > HappyAndyK" wrote: Quote:
> > > > >
> > > > Ensure that these are the services are running and set on Automatic:
> > > Windows
> > > > Search, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), DCOM Server Process Launcher.
> > > >
> > > > Rebuild Index.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > 'WinVistaClub : Microsoft Windows - News, Views, Tips, Security,
> > > Downloads, Features & More' (http://www.WinVistaClub.com)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > > >
> Hi Mike,
>
> Leave the service set as Automatic, then follow these steps here. When
> done, restart the computer. It should start the service and the Index.
>
> Index - Windows Search Service
>
> Shawn
>
>
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