search window keeps opening

Discussion in 'Software' started by ben28, May 16, 2009.

  1. ben28

    ben28 Private E-2

    search window keeps opening up when using the computer some days it doesnt do it at all other it does it so often that i cant do anything else, also sometimes a search bar opens on the bottom of the screen have tried all spyware / antivirus removal and find nothing please help, have been sent here by malware experts as no malware can be found, and they say it must be a software problem.
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    What does this search window look like, a Windows one or does it have another name or GUI look? please if possible post a screenshot of this window so we can see what you are seeing, steps to take and attach screenshot


    I note from your malware logs that you are using XP, so try this and re-register a .dll file that could cause this, click Start > Run and type (or copy and paste) regsvr32 /i shell32 and hit enter (do note there is a space between 2 and /)
     
  3. ben28

    ben28 Private E-2

    here is a screen shot of the search results just normal windows one, have done what you said hard to know if it has worked yet as it doesnt happen all the time
     

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  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Pay attention to when it opens. If it opens when you double click a folder, this will fix it.
    http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm
    or
    http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
    Line 18 on the right will do the same thing.

    If it does not open then, do not apply the above fix.

    This is for HP and Compaq computers and it does not mention double click. It simply says search opens whenever you try to open a folder.
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...38&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&rule=7016&product=77564
     
    Last edited: May 16, 2009
  5. ben28

    ben28 Private E-2

    sometimes it opens when i double click on a folder, but not always, sometimes it just keeps opening when i havent pressed anything, sometimes it is just one window other times it keeps opening 2 or 3 windows, or more when i try to open anything else, i am on an advent netbook.there doesnt seem to be any real pattern to when it happens, but once it has started it will happen everytime i double click on something,hope you can understand this
     
  6. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Try the 2nd double click fix (Kelly's Korner link). Since it seems to happen sometimes when you double click, I don't think the fix would do any damage and just might fix the problem.
     
  7. ben28

    ben28 Private E-2

    ok tried that but it hasnt made any difference, have you got any more ideas what it could be?
     
  8. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Sorry, no.
     
  9. ben28

    ben28 Private E-2

    ok, thanks for trying to help.
     

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