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My Windows Search service will not run on my Windows Vista PC.
When I try to start it, I get the error:
Error 3: The system cannot find the path specified.
The file C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe does exist.
I have deleted all directories under C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search
Any ideas?
Techboy
Posted 2010-07-23T10:36:06.213
Reputation: 395
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I tried everything mentioned here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/85803-index-windows-search-service.html but it didn’t work.
So I ended up installing Windows Search 4 and now it is working.
Techboy
Posted 2010-07-23T10:36:06.213
Reputation: 395
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Try a scan for broken system files.
sfc /scannow and click OK If there are any corrupt files, including the SearchIndexer.exe file - they will automatically be replaced with the good copy. You might need to pop in your Vista installation CD when prompted, if it does find any problems.
Failing this, a simple System Restore back to when it was all working okay should do the trick.
Kez
Posted 2010-07-23T10:36:06.213
Reputation: 15 359
There are high possibilities of your PC to be infected by a virus – Mr-Right – 2010-07-27T10:59:28.530
"I have deleted all firectories under C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search" I think you have found your problem. – Moab – 2010-07-28T21:00:24.520
@Mr-Right - there is no virus. @Moab - that is a suggested fix, it forces the index service to re-index everything, although it didn't work for me. – Techboy – 2010-07-30T09:41:50.520