Thread: XP taskbar "search" does not work and freezes taskbar

I have a problem with my windows xp. Whenever I try to access the taskbar/ start/ search my computer will not execute the search. As well the taskbar freezes as well and the computer slow down. Shortcuts on my desktop still work. I have already tried AVG and Malware bytes antivirus application. All come up negative. I experience that a few virus/Malware will not allow me execute the "search" off the taskbar. Please assist me as so far all I have been told is the re-install windows and we all know that is not fun thanks in advance for any help.

If you be able to, attempt accessing to Safe Mode whenever the system starts just keep pressing the F8 key if you can, (Always in safe mode) try to enter System Restore and restore to an earlier date when this problem didn't survive. To access System Restore, follow these instructions:

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Also, can you download security application or are you blocked from those sites. Try to way in these sites and install these scanners: in Normal Mode Super AntiSpyware. Use the free edition Dr.WebCureIt. This is an .exe and does not need to be installed. If you can download, install and update SUPER AntisSpyware in Normal Mode then, whenever in Safe Mode run a Quick Scan. Dr.WebCureIt does not need to be updated as the edition you are downloading is the current one. Just twice click on the .exe and run a quick scan. Normal as well as in the Safe Mode. So, try to download these applications and then, when in Safe Mode try the scans and System Restore to see if it has any result.