This product has undergone a number of name changes over the years, as is par for the course at Microsoft. Early versions of this were known as “MSN Desktop Search” and, somewhat later, “Windows ...

I'm trying to reclaim some resources from one of our file servers and noticed that Windows Search is enabled and started. After some googling it looks like this service comes when one adds the File ...

So follow up... I still can't quite tell exactly what changed, but I've read some things that suggest that the role is what allows the server to handle remote search queries. But I think it still uses ...

Microsoft released an Indexer Diagnostics utility to help users troubleshoot and, in some cases, fix Windows Search problems they might experience on their Windows 10 devices. The tool, which is still ...

It's no secret that Windows runs a bunch of background services to power various features. However, one of these background services is killing your battery, without benefiting you nearly as much in ...

The search function in Windows 11 is incredibly useful for finding almost anything on your PC, whether it's your apps, settings, or locally stored files. Additionally, it allows you to search the web ...

Windows indexing is a crucial feature that enhances search functionality, but it can sometimes get stuck or paused, causing frustration. Here are five effective methods to resolve the "Indexing is ...

One of the flagship features of Windows 10 is the built-in search that allows you to search for your local files and Bing. Whether it be due to Windows Update, third-party apps, or Registry tweaks, if ...

If you want to improve the performance of your Windows 11 PC, consider disabling background services and apps you're not using. Disabling Windows Update Delivery Optimization and Copilot can free up ...

Microsoft introduced a whole new set of changes and feature enhancements with Windows 11 to make Windows even better than before. One of these improvements was a more thorough and faster, redesigned ...

If Search Indexing is not running on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this post to learn how to fix the issue. Indexing is a process that maintains an index of file properties and metadata to speed up ...