Do you notice that there is an executable file named SearchIndexer in the System32 folder?

If you do, then do you know what does it use for?

If you want to get some information about other executable files, then you should visit theMiniToolwebsite.

the location of the SearchIndexer.exe file

What Is SearchIndexer.exe?

And this file is located in theC:\Windows\System32folder.

you could see theMicrosoft Windows Search Indexerprocess inTask Managerand right-click it to chooseProperties.

Microsoft Windows Search Indexer in Task Manager

How to Make SearchIndexer.exe Use Less RAM or CPU?

Step 1: Typeindexing optionsin theSearchbar and then smack the best match one.

you’ve got the option to also make the Microsoft Window Search Indexer index only filenames inIndexing Options.

the properties of Microsoft Windows Search Indexer

Here is the tutorial:

Step 1: Click theAdvancedbutton and then go to theFile Typestab.

But it is not recommended to do this.

If it isnt, then there should be a virus on your machine.

modify the indexing options

Step 2: ClickWindows Securityand then clickVirus & threat protectionunderProtection areas.

Step 3: ClickScan optionsand then checkFull scan.

If there is, you’re free to use Windows Defender to fix it.

choose Index Properties Only

stop Windows Search

run a virus scan

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