You can also download Tweakui
from the powertoys collection to add the reg key.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
Switch to Windows' basic search tool
As you
probably know, the Windows XP Search Companion provides
users with a lot of bells and whistles designed to make
searching for files on hard drives much easier. But
sometimes all of these extra features just get in the
way.
If
you're longing for Windows 2000's basic search tool, it
doesn't have to be in vain. The basic search tool is
still available in Windows XP, and you can activate it
with a quick registry edit.
Follow
these steps:
-
Open the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Not to sure what the Registry is or how to back up
and restore it?
See:
Bo's Tweaky clean Windows
-
Navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState.
-
Go
to Edit | New | String Value.
-
Name the new value Use Search Asst.
-
Double-click the new value, type
no in
the Value Data text box, and click OK.
-
Close the Registry Editor, and restart the system.
To
switch back to the Search Companion, just go back to the
Registry Editor, and change the Value Data to yes.
Note:
Editing the registry is risky, so be sure you have a
verified backup before making any changes.
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