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What is SearchApp.exe?

SearchApp.exe is a software component of Microsoft Windows, specifically part of the Windows Search service. It is located in the C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy directory. This executable file is responsible for the search functionality within the Windows operating system.

The associated software, Windows Search, is an essential tool for the Windows operating system. It allows users to quickly find files, folders, and other items on their computer. It indexes the contents of your computer to provide faster search results. It's particularly useful when you need to find specific items among a large number of files or documents.

As a core component of the Windows operating system, SearchApp.exe is generally needed for the smooth operation of your computer. It provides a vital service in helping you locate files and applications quickly. If it's causing problems such as high CPU usage or if it's been infected by malware, you might need to remove or replace it. Always ensure to use a reliable antivirus software to scan for any potential threats. Any modification or removal of system files should be done with caution, as it can cause system instability.

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SearchApp.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with SearchApp
SearchApp.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Search application or fyMqj0lgvSL.exe belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System or Windows Application by (www.microsoft.com).

Description: The original SearchApp.exe from Microsoft is an important part of Windows, but often causes problems. SearchApp.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows—common is C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 3,124,536 bytes (9% of all occurrences), 3,124,528 bytes and 54 more variants. file.net/process/searchapp.exe.html 
The SearchApp.exe file is a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. SearchApp.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. It is certified by a trustworthy company. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 0% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If you have any problems with SearchApp.exe, you can also do the following:

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Viruses with the same file name

Is SearchApp.exe a virus? No, it is not. The true SearchApp.exe file is a safe Microsoft Windows system process, called "Search application". However, writers of malware programs, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans deliberately give their processes the same file name to escape detection. Viruses with the same file name are such as Trojan.Win64.Miner.akwm (detected by Kaspersky), and Trojan.Gen.MBT (detected by Symantec).
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How to recognize suspicious variants? If SearchApp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 86% dangerous. The file size is 2,791,440 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 2,056,704 bytes. The software has no file description. The program is not visible. SearchApp.exe is not a Windows core file. The software listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as SearchApp.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the SearchApp.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

I have Windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1415 and SearhApp.exe has size of 3,412,792 bytes
  Anonymous  
The filesize is now 3,416,064 bytes
  Anon  
file location search
   

Summary: Average user rating of SearchApp.exe: based on 10 votes with 3 user comments. 4 users think SearchApp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users think SearchApp.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 3 users don't grade SearchApp.exe ("not sure about it").


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Best practices for resolving SearchApp issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with SearchApp. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the SearchApp.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



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