Find-Related Commands Missing From Menus and Tools (222029)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q222029 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When you use your computer, you may experience the following Find-related symptoms:
- When you click Start, and then point to Find, the "Files or Folders" and "Computer" commands may be missing.
- When you right-click Network Neighborhood, the "Find Computer" command may be missing if a 32-bit network client is not installed on your computer.
- When you right-click My Computer, the "Find" command may be missing.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if a registry key is damaged or contains an
incorrect value.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
To resolve this issue, use Registry Editor to verify that the registry key
listed below has the value listed, and if needed, edit the value to match
the value listed:
Registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\FindExtensions\ShellFind
This registry key should contain the following value and value data:
Value: Default
Value data: {61E218E0-65D3-101B-9F08-061CEAC3D50D}
MORE INFORMATION
Note that the "Find" command may also be missing from the Start menu if policy restrictions are in effect for the local user's Start menu.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/20/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb kbui KB222029 |
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