Question: Do I Need Microsoft Windows Search Indexer?

Is Microsoft Windows Search indexer necessary?

If you have a slow hard drive and a good CPU, it makes more sense to keep your search indexing on, but otherwise it’s best to turn it off. This is especially true for those with SSDs because they can read your files so quickly. For those curious, search indexing doesn’t damage your computer in any way.

Can I turn off Windows Search indexer?

You can’t uninstall the Microsoft Search Indexer because it is not a program, but you can stop the service from the Services section of the Control Panel. If you feel that the index doesn’t help you find specific files faster, you can safely stop the service.