We’ve all been there. Windows’ built-in search function can be slow and annoying to use, and as of Windows 11, not only has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Various factors can lead to high or excessive usage of system resources for the SearchFilterHost.exe file, as detailed below: The SearchFilterHost.exe file is generally stored in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...