Its part of your o/s
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro.../getitnow.mspx


"hempster" <hempster@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> On my previous computer at work, I had a Desktop Search function that
> indexed
> and allowed me to quickly search Outlook, my hard drive, network folders,
> etc. (Long overdue, it allowed me to abandon Google Desktop.) I have a new
> computer and can't seem to activate Desktop Search. Thoughts?