ok guys...it's allright not to use the search button
the way I see it, just about every issue with xp has been addressed on this board.
if everybody used the search button, I'd be out of a job, and then I wouldn't be able to pay my rent, would I.
ok mafia
hit the windows key+r
type "sevices.msc"
scroll down to messenger, and dissable
hit apply
I hope that works for you.