On further thoughts - if Richard hasn't got TweakUI installed, then that
*may* even work towards a solution by installing it and toggling that
switch. It might just restore the search feature. Ironic note:- Kolbear's
item 3) g

You can (still) download TweakUI from Microsoft at :-
http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstati.../nttweakui.asp
Be sure to read the installation instructions carefully!

Following warnings/notes reproduced with acknowledgement to the late
Koldbear

1) Do *not* change the first icon from "My Documents" on the Desktop tab
2) Do *not* uncheck: Search Results on the Desktop tab
3) Do *not* hide the Tweak UI icon on the Control Panel tab
4) Do *not* uncheck: Show Control Panel on Start Menu on the IE tab
5) Do *not* uncheck: Shell enhancements on the IE tab
6) To move "My Documents" folder, right-click on the Folder, and click
Properties.

HTH

Mart