Feb 6, 2025 · If the Searchindexer.exe or SearchProtocolHost.exe process in Windows is displaying a high CPU or Disk usage, here are some things you need to change to fix the problem.

Search Indexing in Windows improves the speed and efficiency of searches by creating an index of files and their properties on your device. This index allows Windows to quickly locate and retrieve the …

May 20, 2023 · Windows Search Indexer indexes files and folders on your PC so that they can be found quickly when you run a search in File Explorer or the Start Menu. It runs automatically in the …

Jul 11, 2025 · At its core, Windows Search Indexer is a background service integral to Windows 11’s file search experience. Its process, commonly listed in Task Manager as searchindexer.exe, runs almost …

May 27, 2023 · In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to tackle high CPU and disk usage caused by the Windows Search Indexer with various suggestions and solutions for Windows 10 and 11.

Mar 31, 2025 · Microsoft Windows Search Indexer (SearchIndexer.exe) is a background process responsible for indexing files, emails, and other content on your PC, allowing you to quickly find them …

Jun 18, 2025 · This tutorial will show you how to repair the Search Engine feature for Windows Search and search indexing in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Nov 17, 2025 · It defines what Windows search indexing is, how it affects your PC’s performance, and how to turn search indexing on and off using Windows Settings, the Services Manager, and using …

Jun 27, 2025 · Luckily, disabling Windows Search Indexing is a straightforward way to reclaim valuable storage and optimize your computer’s performance. This guide will provide you with step-by-step …

2 days ago · If your Windows Search is not working even after trying indexing troubleshooting and ending tasks, you can try the following additional solutions: Restart Windows Font Cache Service: …