It's at http://blog.gnu-designs.com/fixed-search-programs-and-files-blank-on-windows-7/ with a link to the discussion in other forums.
Bob
I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium, 64 bit. After I Hit the Start Button there should be a box right above it That Has, "Search Programs and Files" written in it, but in my case there is not even a box, just an empty space where it should be.
After posting this question on the Web many times i still haven't received an answer that works
Can someone please help me?
Kind regards,
Mike

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