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Windows Search can cause high load situations on Windows 10 machines — and on previous versions of Windows as well — especially when search indexing runs.

Basically, what search indexing does is scan all folders that are configured for indexation on the Windows device to add, change and remove the index to take into account file changes in those locations.

While that works well on many devices, it may cause big performance issues on others. It depends on factors such as the speed of the processor and hard drive, the selected folders and the files they contain, and the number of changes since the last indexing process.

Generally speaking it is a good idea to turn Windows Search indexing off if you don’t search often, or use a different desktop search program for that instead.

Turning off indexation does not mean that Windows Search won’t work at all, it just means that it may be slower when you run searches.

You have three options when it comes to Windows Search Indexing:

1. Remove folders from indexation to reduce the scan time
2. Disable content indexation
3. Disable Windows Search indexing completely

Remove folders from indexation

It may be enough sometimes to limit the folders that you want Windows Search to index. Windows Search indexes some folders, like Downloads, Documents or Desktop by default. If you are a heavy downloader, the downloads folder may be full of files and folders all the time. Additionally, file and folders may get deleted regularly as well which means that indexing has a lot of work to do to process that folder.

Tip: It is a good idea to limit indexation to folders that you want Windows Search to index. If you work with a lot of documents and use Windows Search to find them, you may want to keep the Documents folder but remove others that you don’t require.

Indexing Options

You manage the indexing locations in the Indexing Options. To load the configuration, tap on the Windows-key, type indexing options, and select the result of the same name.

The Indexing Options window lists all folders that are included or excluded from indexation. It furthermore highlights the number of items that are in the index currently, and the status of indexing.

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Select Modify at the bottom to manage the indexing locations. This opens a dual-pane window that lists all available locations in the top pane, and all folders selected for indexation at the bottom.

Tip: Make sure you click on the «show all locations» button to reveal locations that may not be shown by default.

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You add new locations by checking boxes in front of items in the top pane, and remove existing ones by removing the checkmarks from the boxes. Since you may not want to navigate the top folder structure to locate all indexed locations, you may click on a location in the lower pane to jump straight to it. This allows you to remove it with just two clicks.

When you remove a location from Windows Search indexing, Windows Search won’t scan it anymore when it runs scans for changes in those locations.

You may also exclude subfolders from indexation. This is useful if you want some locations of a folder to be indexed but not others. Using exclude options may further help reduce the load of indexation when Windows Search indexing runs.

Check the Advanced options once you are done. Make sure that the options «index encrypted files» and «treat similar words with diacritics as different words» are not selected.

You may delete and recreate the index on the page as well, and change the location of the index. The latter may be useful if the computer’s main drive is slower than another drive connected to the device.

Disable content indexation

Another thing that you may want to check is whether Windows Search is allowed to index file content and not only file properties on select drives. It takes more time obviously to scan the content of files as well, and if you don’t need that, you may want to make sure that this is not done on the Windows machine in question.

You need to repeat the following steps for any drive of the Windows 10 PC:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Right-click on the drive, e.g. Local Disk (c:), and select properties from the context menu.
3. Go to the General tab if it does not open automatically.
4. Remove the checkmark from «Allow files on this drive to have contents indexed in addition to file properties».
5. Confirm the Attribute changes by selecting «apply changes to drive, subfolders and files, and click ok.

The process may take a while before it completes. It can run for minutes and even longer than that depending on the size of the drive.

You may get an access denied error. I suggest you select «ignore all» when that happens to tell Windows that it should ignore any future access denied error automatically.

Disable Windows Search Indexing completely

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The final option that you have is to disable Windows Search indexing completely. This prevents any indexation processes and should improve the situation on all devices that are affected by high load or performance issues that are caused by Windows Search indexing.

1. Tap on the Windows-key, type services.msc, and tap on the Enter-key. This opens the Windows Services Manager.
2. Locate Windows Search when the services listing opens. The services are sorted automatically, so jump to the bottom to find it more quickly.
3. Right-click on Windows Search and select properties from the menu.
4. Switch the startup type to «disabled».
5. Select «stop» under service status to block the service from running in that session.
6. Click apply and then ok.

You may still run searches, but without indexing. This means that searches may take longer to complete.

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There’s an ongoing conversation about whether to disable Windows Search indexing or keep it running. Microsoft introduced Microsoft Windows Search Indexer in Windows 2000 and hasn’t thought about dropping it. While you had to enable it in Windows 2000, it now comes enabled by default.

So, if you’re one of those who are against the service, you’ll have to disable it. Thankfully, this article shows you how to do that.

However, if you’re wondering whether you should disable indexing or not, you’re also in the right place. We’ll explain the concept of Windows Search indexing and tell you when it’s ideal to keep or disable the feature.

What Is Microsoft Windows Search Indexer?

Microsoft Windows Search Indexer (or simply Windows Search indexing) is a background service that scans and catalogs files, emails, and other content on your computer to speed up search results. Basically, it saves you from looking through every file manually each time you search. Instead, Windows uses this index—like a digital table of contents—to deliver faster, more accurate results.

Here’s how it works:

⇢ When Windows builds an index, it registers information for email messages, files, documents, and other content on your PC. The info it catalogs for the index includes things like file data, metadata, and contents.

⇢ After indexing, when you search for something, your PC refers to the created index rather than going through the actual file locations—this way, you get faster results.

So, for example, if you’re looking for a file, Windows checks its indexed information and pulls it up instead of going through your hard drive.

⇢ As you add, delete, or modify files, the index is updated in real time, keeping it current. Windows attempts to track all the changes on your computer. So, whenever you create or delete a file, the indexing service notes the changes. The same goes for new downloads and app installation and uninstallation.

Should I Disable Windows Search Indexing on Windows 10/11?

The answer to this question depends on your system. If you’re using a low-end PC or notice high disk or CPU usage , disabling Microsoft Windows Search Indexer might improve performance. The constant indexing may use up processing power and slow down your computer.

Also, depending on the type, number, and size of files on your computer, indexing may take up a significant chunk of your hard drive . But if you often search for files, keeping Microsoft Windows Search Indexer enabled ensures faster results and may be the more convenient option.

For example, Outlook uses indexed data to search your emails. Microsoft Edge uses it to display browser history results when you type in the address bar. In addition, the Settings app depends on it to show up-to-date results.

More so, some apps you download through the Microsoft Store rely on indexed data to search for your files and other PC content. Disabling indexing will increase the time it takes for Windows and other apps to return search results. So, if you have a fast CPU and a standard hard drive, you can keep indexing on. Since hard drives are slow to read, Windows will take longer searching for files without indexed data.

And with a fast CPU, you won’t have to worry about continuous background indexing. However, if you don’t rely on search a lot and are using a slow CPU and an SSD , it will be a good idea to turn indexing off. Windows can quickly look up files on SSDs since these drives are fast.

Also read:SSD vs. HDD: What’s the Difference and What to Choose?

Let’s sum this up:

So, how do you disable search indexing? Let’s get right to it.

How to Disable Windows Search Indexing in Windows 10/11

There are different ways to manage search indexing. If you rely on it, you can limit the amount of system resources such as your RAM and CPU. For example, you can disable search indexing for specific folders and drives or partitions.

We’ll show the different ways to disable and modify Microsoft Windows Search Indexer.

Method 1: Disable Windows Search

If you don’t need Windows Search, you can disable it. However, once disabled, you will no longer be able to use search functions across the OS. These areas include the Settings app, Microsoft Store, and the Start menu. It also means Windows will no longer run indexing operations in the background. So, follow these steps to turn off the service:

• Go to the Start menu and type services .
• Click on the Services application’s icon once the search panel brings it up.

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• After the Services application opens, scroll down to the Windows Search entry and double-click it.

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• The Windows Search Properties window will now open.

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• Under the General tab, select Disabled in the Startup type drop-down.

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• Click on the Stop button.
• Click OK .
• Restart your PC.

Method 2: Use the Command Prompt

You can enter a code in the Command Prompt to disable the Windows Search service and prevent it from launching on startup.

Follow these steps:

• Open the Run dialog window using the Windows + R combo.
• After the Run box opens, type CMD and tap CTRL + Shift + Enter on your keyboard.
• Click on Yes in the pop-up.
• Now, type the line below into the Administrator: Command Prompt window and hit the Enter key:

sc stop “wsearch” && sc config “wsearch” start=disabled

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You can enable Windows Search again using this line:

sc config “wsearch” start=delayed-auto && sc start “wsearch”

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That’s it.

Method 3: Disable indexing for specific areas

Windows provides the option to turn off indexing for specific folders. So, if there are areas where you don’t use search, you can disable indexing for them.

On the other hand, you can keep Microsoft Windows Search Indexer on for regularly used folders.

This option allows you to save RAM and CPU resources without completely getting rid of indexing.

Also, since the size of indexed data depends on the number and size of files Windows indexes, this option will reduce the storage strain.

So, follow these steps:

• Open the Start menu and type indexing .
• Click on Indexing Options.

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• Click on Modify in the Indexing Options dialog window.

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• Your indexing locations will now show up. Click on Show all locations if you can’t see your hard drive.

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• Now, expand your hard drive by clicking on the arrow beside it.

• After expanding the drive, navigate to the folders you don’t want Windows to index and check the boxes beside them.
• After completing this exercise, click on the OK button.
• You’ll see the included and excluded locations under corresponding columns in the lower segment of the Indexed Locations dialog window.

Method 4: Disable Windows Search indexing by hard drive

You can turn off indexing on a particular hard drive or partition if you don’t search for files on it. This substantially reduces the resources indexing takes from your CPU and RAM.

Follow these steps:

• Use the Windows + E combo to open File Explorer.
• Once File Explorer shows up, head over to the left pane and click on This PC .
• Now, click on the hard drive you want indexing turned off for and right-click it.
• Click on Properties .
• Under the General tab, uncheck the box next to Allow files on this drive to have context indexed and click on the OK button.

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Windows will ask if you want the changes to apply to the root directory only or all the subfolders in the drive. Choose your option and select OK .

Method 5: Turn off indexing for Microsoft Outlook

As we mentioned, Microsoft Outlook uses indexed data to search for emails. If you don’t want that, you can turn off the feature for the program. And since Outlook doesn’t show up in the Indexed Locations dialog, you’ll have to make the changes in the app. Here’s how to disable Outlook’s indexing:

• Launch Outlook.
• Click on File and select Options .
• Once you get to the Options screen, go to the left pane and select Search .
• Now, go to the main page and click on Indexing Options .
• The Indexing Options dialog will now show up with Outlook included on the list.
• Next, click on Outloo k and click on the Modify button.
• After the Indexed Locations window appears, uncheck the box beside Outlook and click on the OK button.

Method 6: Rebuild your index

If you use search regularly but keep getting slow results, something is wrong with your search index. The problem could be due to a corrupt or malfunctioning index. In this case, you need to rebuild the index.

Follow this guide:

• Open the Start menu and type indexing .
• Click on Indexing Options in the search results.
• After the Control Panel opens, go to the top-right corner and select Large icons in the View by drop-down. Click on Indexing Options .
• Click on Advanced in the Indexing Options dialog window.
• Click on the Rebuild button and select OK.

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How to Disable Indexing in Windows 10/11: Explained

So, there you have it. If you have made up your mind to turn off indexing on Windows, there are several ways in which you can do that. Let’s recap:

• You can disable Windows Search via Services or the Command Prompt.
• You can also disable indexing for specific folders via Indexing Options or disable indexing on a specific hard drive via File Explorer.
• Additionally, you can turn off indexing for Microsoft Outlook and other specific apps.

There is also a chance that there may be an issue with your search index—if it’s working particularly slow. In this case, you can rebuild the search index using the steps above.  Remember that you can always reverse your changes if you’re not comfortable with the way your search works. In the end, what matters is up to you. If you don’t mind waiting a few seconds—or minutes—more for your search results to show up, you can do without Windows indexing.

FAQ

Способ 1: Изменение параметров индексирования

К отключению индексирования обычно прибегают пользователи компьютеров с SSD небольшого объема. В Windows 10 отключить создание индексной базы файлов можно как минимум двумя способами, из которых наиболее очевидным является использование оснастки «Параметры индексирования».

1. Откройте приложение «Параметры», перейдите в раздел «Поиск» → «Поиск в Windows» и кликните по ссылке «Расширенные настройки индексатора поиска».


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2. Также для перехода к настройкам вы можете использовать команду control /name Microsoft.IndexingOptions, открыв для нее окно «Выполнить» клавишами Win + R.


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3. В окне настроек индексации нажмите кнопку «Изменить».


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4. В области «Сводный список выбранных расположений» кликните по первому же индексируемому каталогу. При этом элемент появится в древовидной структуре области «Изменение выбранных расположений». Снимите с него флажок, повторите те же действия в отношении других индексируемых каталогов и сохраните настройки.


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Способ 2: Отключение службы индексирования

Полностью запретить создание индексной базы всех файлов можно путем отключения системной службы «Windows Search».

1. Откройте оснастку управления службами, для чего вызовите нажатием Win + R окошко «Выполнить», введите в него команду services.msc и нажмите клавишу ввода.


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2. Отыщите в правой колонке службу «Windows Search» и откройте ее свойства из контекстного меню или двойным по ней кликом.


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3. Тип запуска службы выставьте «Отключена», сохраните настройки и перезагрузите компьютер.


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Способ 3: Отключение службы поиска в консоли

Этот вариант дублирует предыдущий способ, разница лишь в том, что служба индексирования отключается из консоли.

1. Откройте «Командную строку» или «Windows PowerShell» от имени администратора.


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2. Выполните команду sc stop "wsearch" && sc config "wsearch" start=disabled.


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Перезагружать компьютер в данном случае необязательно, так как команда не только изменяет тип запуска службы, но и сразу отключает ее.

Способ 4: Настройка локальных политик

Более гибкие возможности в плане управления индексированием предлагает «Редактор локальных групповых политик». Воспользоваться этим способом вы можете только в Windows 10 редакции Pro и выше.

1. Запустите оснастку изменения локальных групповых политик командой gpedit.msc в диалоговом окошке «Выполнить», вызванном нажатием клавиш Win + R.


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2. Перейдите в раздел «Конфигурация компьютера» → «Административные шаблоны» → «Компоненты Windows» → «Найти».
3. В правой колонке отыщите политику «Запретить индексирование по заданным путям» и откройте ее свойства двойным кликом.


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4. Включив политику, нажмите кнопку «Показать».


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5. В новом окне «Вывод содержания» в поле «Значение» укажите полный путь к разделу или каталогу, содержимое которого хотите защитить от индексирования.


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6. Последовательно сохраните настройки.

Обратите внимание, что в разделе «Найти» имеются также и другие политики настройки индексирования. Так, с их помощью вы можете запретить индексирование определенных типов файлов, кешированных файлов, вложений электронной почты и так далее.

Способ 5: Изменение атрибутов файлов

Альтернативное решение, позволяющее заблокировать индексирование файлов на уровне свойств. При этом сама служба индексации не отключается.

1. Кликните правой кнопкой мыши по разделу, содержимое которого не хотите индексировать, и выберите в меню «Свойства».


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2. На вкладке «Общие» снимите флажок с чекбокса «Разрешить индексировать содержимое файлов на этом компьютере в дополнение к свойствам файла» и нажмите «Применить».


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3. Подтвердите в открывшемся диалоговом окошке изменение атрибутов, выбрав опцию «К диску и всем вложенным папкам и файлам».


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4. Дождитесь завершения процедуры изменения атрибутов.

В случае запрета индексации на системном разделе вы получите ошибку, так как многие файлы в данный момент используются процессами Windows 10. Чтобы изменить атрибуты неиспользуемых системой объектов, нажмите в окошке с ошибкой кнопку «Пропустить все» и дождитесь завершения процедуры.

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Данный способ позволяет изменять атрибуты файлов не только в целых разделах, но и в конкретных каталогах. Для этого вам нужно будет открыть свойства исключаемой папки, нажать кнопку «Атрибуты» и снять флажок с разрешающего индексацию содержимого файлов чекбокса.

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