Solution
This problem can be caused by an unstable state of the "My DataFinder" instance in the computer. Resetting its index can fix this problem.
In DIAdem:
1. Open the NAVIGATOR panel.
2. Go to
Settings>>My DataFinder>>Reset.
3. Click the Execute button next to the Reset Index option:
4. A warning will be displayed mentioning that reindexing may take some time, click OK to continue.
5. After the reset process the DataFinder will be running correctly and the search areas will be displayed again.