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How Do I Disable the Windows® Search Service
While Windows Vista® informs about the indexing of files in the system tray icon, Windows® 7 does not. If you are searching for files using a search service your system will speed up if you use a search service with reduced speed. However, if you're searching for files in another way, you can safely turn the indexing off. This may speed up your computer.
Instructions:
- Click on the “Start” button, then right-click on the “My Computer / Computer” icon and choose the “Manage” option.
- The “Computer management” windows will open. On the left, expand the “Services and Applications” option.
- Click on the “Services” in the left pane.
- In the right part of the windows all services available are listed, locate the “Windows search” service and right-click on it.
- Choose the “Properties” option from the menu.
- Change the “Startup time” dropdown menu selection to “Disabled,” and click on the “OK” button.
- Your Windows® search service is now disabled.
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