The found folders icon changes to a document icon when you search for a folder in Windows XP (872966)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows SE:129190

SYMPTOMS

When you search for a folder in Microsoft Windows XP, the found folders icon changes to a document icon.

CAUSE

This problem may occur after you install the security update that is described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

835732 MS04-011: Security update for Microsoft Windows

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows XP SP1

   Date         Time   Version        Size  File name
   -----------------------------------------------------
   19-Jul-2004  22:21  1.0.0.5326   58,434  Srchctls.dll     
   19-Jul-2004  22:21  1.0.0.5326  725,566  Srchui.dll

Windows XP SP2

   Date         Time   Version        Size  File name
   -----------------------------------------------------
   02-Sep-2004  00:26  1.0.0.5326   58,434  Srchctls.dll     
   02-Sep-2004  00:26  1.0.0.5326  725,566  Srchui.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft Search Companion may not run after you install this hotfix package. Search Companion is a service that lets you search for files and folders on your computer, on any local network, or on the Internet. You can access Search Companion by clicking Start and then clicking Search. If Search Companion is running before you apply this hotfix, the hotfix installation may replace data that will cause Search Companion to function incorrectly. To resolve this problem, you can restart your computer.

REFERENCES

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbWinXPsp2fix kbWinXPpreSP2fix kbfix kbbug KB872966 kbAudEndUser
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