How to remove WindowsSearchIndexer error

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WindowsSearchIndexer.exe file information

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

Description: File WindowsSearchIndexer.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 113664 bytes (67% of all occurrence), 159960 bytes, 160032 bytes.
The program has no visible window. WindowsSearchIndexer.exe is not a Windows system file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. WindowsSearchIndexer.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 30% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as WindowsSearchIndexer.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the WindowsSearchIndexer.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

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

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

Summary: 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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