Hi Ramesh

Thanks for the reply and help. Although it was not the search for computers
on the network but searching for Files & Folders that created the error,
through your guidance I have been able to find the solution and have altered
the Registry Key accordingly. All is working again.

Your help my friend is warmly appreciated.

regards

Dave
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Error "Action could not be completed" when you attempt to search for a computer on the network:
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/searchcomp.htm
>
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> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
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>
> "telsave" <telsave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:89D80F38-637F-4C20-9276-259725B8C599@microsoft.com...
> Hi Hope someone can help please.
>
> I have just tried to use the search function in my Windows XP Pro and
> received the following error regardless of selecting Pictures; Documents;All
> Files or Computers
>
> Search Companion
> Unexpected error
> Action could not be completed
>
> Can anyone tell me how I can re-activate the search function please.
>
> regards
>
> david Dutch
>