This is interesting. I'm not sure if it uses Java Scripting or not. Try and turn it on and see what happens. Is it possible you uninstalled the search function? Theres numerous things it could be, Human Error, Ad-ware/Spyware, Virus, other programs causing conflicts, Also could be a hotfix got corrupted while installing something to do with Windows Search Function So just narrow it all down and if not.. Maybe your Windows Installation got screwed up? (hey it happens...)