{"id":33559,"date":"2025-04-09T21:08:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T21:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=33559"},"modified":"2025-09-04T21:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:14:13","slug":"how-to-turn-off-windows-indexing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-turn-off-windows-indexing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Disable Search Indexing in Windows 10\/11 and Should You Do It? Quick Fix Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s 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\u2019t thought about dropping it. While you had to enable it in Windows 2000, it now comes enabled by default.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re one of those who are against the service, you\u2019ll have to disable it. Thankfully, this article shows you how to do that.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re wondering whether you should disable indexing or not, you\u2019re also in the right place. We\u2019ll explain the concept of Windows Search indexing and tell you when it\u2019s ideal to keep or disable the feature.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Microsoft Windows Search Indexer?<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2014like a digital table of contents\u2014to deliver faster, more accurate results.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<p>\u21e2 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u21e2 After indexing, when you search for something, your PC refers to the created index rather than going through the actual file locations\u2014this way, you get faster results.<\/p>\n<p>So, for example, if you\u2019re looking for a file, Windows checks its indexed information and pulls it up instead of going through your hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>\u21e2 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Should I Disable Windows Search Indexing on Windows 10\/11?<\/h2>\n<p>The answer to this question depends on your system. If you\u2019re using a low-end PC or notice high disk or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-lower-cpu-usage-causes-solutions-to-high-cpu-usage\/\">CPU usage<\/a>, disabling Microsoft Windows Search Indexer might improve performance. The constant indexing may use up processing power and slow down your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Also, depending on the type, number, and size of files on your computer, indexing may take up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/clearing-the-clutter-how-to-free-up-space-on-c-drive-in-windows-10\/\">a significant chunk of your hard drive<\/a>. But if you often search for files, keeping Microsoft Windows Search Indexer enabled ensures faster results and may be the more convenient option.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>More so, some apps you download through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/where-are-games-from-microsoft-store-saved-on-windows-10\/\">Microsoft Store<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>And with a fast CPU, you won\u2019t have to worry about continuous background indexing. However, if you don\u2019t rely on search a lot and are using a slow CPU and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-what-ssd-you-have-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">SSD<\/a>, it will be a good idea to turn indexing off. Windows can quickly look up files on SSDs since these drives are fast.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ssd-vs-hdd-whats-the-difference-and-what-to-choose\/\">SSD vs. HDD: What\u2019s the Difference and What to Choose? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Microsoft Windows Search Indexer uses your RAM and CPU, so you may have to turn off the service if your RAM is low and your CPU is slow. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s sum this up:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons\">\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__choose\">\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros of disabling Windows Search indexing<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list_pros\">\r\n \t<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Improved performance on low-end PCs: It frees up system resources like CPU, RAM and disk, especially noticeable on older or slower machines<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Reduced disk usage: It can help reduce constant disk activity, particularly useful for HDD users<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Less background activity: You will be minimizing background processes, leading to smoother performance for gaming or intensive tasks<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Fewer heat and noise issues: Lower disk activity can mean cooler temperatures and less fan noise<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__avoid\">\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons of disabling Windows Search indexing<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list_cons\">\r\n\t<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Slower file searches: Searching for files, emails, or apps may become noticeably slower without indexing<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Real-time results may lag: Newly added or changed files won\u2019t show up as quickly in search results<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Limited search features: Some advanced search features in File Explorer or Outlook may not work properly<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Not ideal for frequent searchers: If you rely heavily on Windows Search, the experience may become frustrating<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">You might be considering disabling search indexing because you believe it\u2019s the reason for your system\u2019s poor performance. While that may be true, it\u2019s not always the case. Your computer could be running slow for lots of other reasons.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the accumulation of junk files could clog your hard drive, unnecessary background applications could weigh down your CPU and RAM, and leftover or faulty registry keys could cause glitches. Fortunately, you can use an optimizer such as <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> to manage these issues.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you don\u2019t necessarily have to turn off indexing. The program deletes junk and bad registry keys and protects your hard drive against spyware.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>So, how do you disable search indexing? Let\u2019s get right to it.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Disable Windows Search Indexing in Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show the different ways to disable and modify Microsoft Windows Search Indexer.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Disable Windows Search<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the Start menu and type <i>services<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the <i>Services<\/i> application\u2019s icon once the search panel brings it up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-134234.png\" alt=\"Click on the Services application\u2019s icon once the search panel brings it up\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>After the Services application opens, scroll down to the <i>Windows Search <\/i> entry and double-click it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-134359.png\" alt=\"After the Services application opens, scroll down to the Windows Search entry and double-click it\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The <i>Windows Search Properties <\/i> window will now open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-134516.png\" alt=\"The Windows Search Properties window will now open\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Under the <i>General <\/i> tab, select <i>Disabled <\/i> in the <i>Startup type <\/i> drop-down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-134556.png\" alt=\"Under the General tab, select Disabled in the Startup type drop-down\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the <i>Stop <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 2: Use the Command Prompt<\/h3>\n<p>You can enter a code in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">Command Prompt<\/a> to disable the Windows Search service and prevent it from launching on startup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">This method is faster than going through the Services app. However, if you\u2019re not comfortable using the Command Prompt, follow the steps above. You can also move on to the next solution to find a different method. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Run dialog window using the <code>Windows + R<\/code> combo.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the Run box opens, type <i>CMD <\/i> and tap <code>CTRL + Shift + Enter<\/code> on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Yes <\/i> in the pop-up.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, type the line below into the <i>Administrator: Command Prompt <\/i> window and hit the <code>Enter<\/code> key:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>sc stop \u201cwsearch\u201d &amp;&amp; sc config \u201cwsearch\u201d start=disabled<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-134737.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command in CMD\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You can enable Windows Search again using this line:<\/p>\n<pre>sc config \u201cwsearch\u201d start=delayed-auto &amp;&amp; sc start \u201cwsearch\u201d<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-134818.png\" alt=\"You can enable Windows Search again using this line\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native left\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"middle\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Ensure your PC runs smoothly and efficiently by keeping all your drivers updated. <a href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> automatically detects outdated drivers and installs the latest versions with just a few clicks. Prevent hardware issues and improve overall system performance.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group left\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 3: Disable indexing for specific areas<\/h3>\n<p>Windows provides the option to turn off indexing for specific folders. So, if there are areas where you don\u2019t use search, you can disable indexing for them.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you can keep Microsoft Windows Search Indexer on for regularly used folders.<\/p>\n<p>This option allows you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-clear-ram-and-reduce-ram-usage-in-windows-10\/\">to save RAM<\/a> and CPU resources without completely getting rid of indexing.<\/p>\n<p>Also, since the size of indexed data depends on the number and size of files Windows indexes, this option will reduce the storage strain.<\/p>\n<p>So, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Start menu and type <i>indexing<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Indexing Options<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-134847.png\" alt=\"Click on Indexing Options\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can also go through the Control Panel to open the <i>Indexing Options <\/i> dialog:<br \/>\nPress <code>Windows + R<\/code> to open Run, then type <i>control panel <\/i> in the Run dialog box, and hit <code>Enter<\/code>. After the Control Panel opens, go to the top-right corner and select <i>Large <\/i> <i>icons <\/i> in the <i>View by <\/i> drop-down. Click on <i>Indexing Options<\/i>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <i>Modify <\/i> in the <i>Indexing Options <\/i> dialog window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-135003.png\" alt=\"Click on Modify in the Indexing Options dialog window\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Your indexing locations will now show up. Click on <i>Show all locations <\/i> if you can\u2019t see your hard drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-135022.png\" alt=\"Click on Show all locations if you can\u2019t see your hard drive\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, expand your hard drive by clicking on the arrow beside it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you click on the checkbox beside the drive, you tell Windows to index the entire drive. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After expanding the drive, navigate to the folders you don\u2019t want Windows to index and check the boxes beside them.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After completing this exercise, click on the <i>OK <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019ll see the included and excluded locations under corresponding columns in the lower segment of the <i>Indexed Locations<\/i> dialog window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 4: Disable Windows Search indexing by hard drive<\/h3>\n<p>You can turn off indexing on a particular hard drive or partition if you don\u2019t search for files on it. This substantially reduces the resources indexing takes from your CPU and RAM.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use the <code>Windows + E<\/code> combo to open File Explorer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once File Explorer shows up, head over to the left pane and click on <i>This PC<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, click on the hard drive you want indexing turned off for and right-click it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Properties<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the <i>General<\/i> tab, uncheck the box next to <i>Allow files on this drive to have context indexed<\/i> and click on the <i>OK<\/i> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-135132.png\" alt=\"Uncheck the box next to Allow files on this drive to have context indexed and click on the OK button\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>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 <i>OK<\/i>.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Method 5: Turn off indexing for Microsoft Outlook<\/h3>\n<p>As we mentioned, Microsoft Outlook uses indexed data to search for emails. If you don\u2019t want that, you can turn off the feature for the program. And since Outlook doesn\u2019t show up in the <i>Indexed Locations <\/i> dialog, you\u2019ll have to make the changes in the app. Here\u2019s how to disable Outlook\u2019s indexing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch Outlook.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>File <\/i> and select <i>Options<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you get to the <i>Options <\/i> screen, go to the left pane and select <i>Search<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, go to the main page and click on <i>Indexing Options<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The <i>Indexing Options<\/i> dialog will now show up with Outlook included on the list.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, click on <i>Outloo <\/i>k and click on the <i>Modify <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the <i>Indexed Locations<\/i> window appears, uncheck the box beside Outlook and click on the <i>OK<\/i> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">What about apps like Microsoft Edge or apps from the Microsoft Store?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If they are installed and use indexing, they\u2019ll usually appear in the <i>Indexing Options <\/i> window. Simply return to the <i>Control Panel<\/i>, go to <i> Indexing Options<\/i>, click <i>Modify<\/i>, and then uncheck any apps you don\u2019t want indexed. Keep in mind that turning off indexing for certain apps may affect how quickly and accurately they return search results, especially for browsing history or in-app content. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 6: Rebuild your index<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Follow this guide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Start menu and type <i>indexing<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Indexing Options <\/i> in the search results.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the Control Panel opens, go to the top-right corner and select <i>Large icons <\/i> in the <i>View by <\/i> drop-down. Click on <i>Indexing Options<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Advanced <\/i> in the <i>Indexing Options <\/i> dialog window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the <i>Rebuild<\/i> button and select <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2025-04-03-135259.png\" alt=\"Click on the Rebuild button and select OK\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Disable Indexing in Windows 10\/11: Explained<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s recap:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can disable Windows Search via Services or the Command Prompt.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can also disable indexing for specific folders via Indexing Options or disable indexing on a specific hard drive via File Explorer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Additionally, you can turn off indexing for Microsoft Outlook and other specific apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is also a chance that there may be an issue with your search index\u2014if it\u2019s working particularly slow. In this case, you can rebuild the search index using the steps above.\u00a0 Remember that you can always reverse your changes if you\u2019re not comfortable with the way your search works. In the end, what matters is up to you. If you don\u2019t mind waiting a few seconds\u2014or minutes\u2014more for your search results to show up, you can do without Windows indexing.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Is it safe to disable indexing in Windows 10\/11?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, it\u2019s safe. Disabling indexing won\u2019t harm your system, but it may slow down file searches.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Should I disable indexing if I use an SSD?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tIn a lot of cases, yes. 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