This is again from Kellys Korner:

Search - Freezes

To disable the Indexing service: Go to Start/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click Services and find the Indexing Service. Double click/properties/Stop. From the Status Type Box, select Disabled.

If it switches back at boot:

Disable the Indexing Service (Line 42)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

This from a larger section on Search here (under S):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm

I have seen the broader issue of all these components failing together so I doubt if it's just a Search issue. I am still trying to find where i've seen this before.

Originally Posted by zed

My XP pro seach fuction has started to freeze everytime I try and use it forcing me to log out to get the computer going again...any ideas as to what can be causing this ? It only seems to be a problem when I am logged on as Adminstrator...I also have Google desktop search.

Is the problem still limited to the one account?
Have you tried creating another administrator account?

Another try from Kelly's:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm ] http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm [/URL]
scroll down to
Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
Taskbar".
Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.

Also; do you have a "windows" key on your keyboard?
or
CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)

If you can get into the Event Viewer look for errors relating to explorer.exe


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thanks for advice...I have created a new Admin account and that has solved the problem...Merry Christmas

can you please confirm that this thread is now sorted so it can be closed

problem sorted, thanks!