How to remove an WindowsSearchIndexer error

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WindowsSearchIndexer.exe file information

The process known as Windows Desktop Search executable or Windows Desktop Search belongs to software Windows Desktop Search or Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: The file WindowsSearchIndexer.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 113,664 bytes (56% of all occurrences), 159,960 bytes, 160,032 bytes or 131,584 bytes.
The program has no visible window. WindowsSearchIndexer.exe is not a Windows system file. WindowsSearchIndexer.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If there are any problems with WindowsSearchIndexer.exe, you can remove the entire program MSN Search Toolbar or MSN Suche Toolbar using Windows Control Panel.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as WindowsSearchIndexer.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the WindowsSearchIndexer.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

it freezes when i end the task - some programs, including certain games have become unusable. Generally my machine is much slower than usual
tom howe

This program indexes, there for it allows fast file opening, but may take up more ram on your games... not great for games, ok for lite programs

Summary: Average user rating of WindowsSearchIndexer.exe: based on 1 votes with 2 reviews.

1 user think WindowsSearchIndexer.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user doesn't grade WindowsSearchIndexer.exe ("not sure about it").

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