Searchindexer.exe is a Windows XP program that creates a listing of all programs, files, calendar appointments and email on your computer as well as the files locations on your computer's hard drive. The program is also known as Microsoft Windows Search Indexer. Searchindexer.exe also provides file search results when you enter keywords in the Windows Search application accessible via the Start menu.
Program Specifications
Searchindexer.exe is a 302,080 byte file that is always running within the Windows XP operating system. The program is not a virus, spyware or malware. You can view the amount of central processing unit time the program is consuming via Task Manager -- press and hold the CTRL, ALT and DEL keys on your computer to launch Task Manager. Click the Processes tab and scroll down to Searchindexer.exe.
Issue
The program can slow down your computers overall speed since it is constantly keeping track of programs and files on your system. Searchindexer.exe can also cause programs like Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express and other stand-alone email and calendar applications to crash, since it is also keeping track of emails and appointments.
Resolution I
Click Start, Control Panel and Regional and Language Options. Click the Languages tab and then the Details button. Click the down arrow under the Default input language heading and click US English. Click Apply and OK. Selecting a default input language for your system stops Searchindexer.exe from looking for files, programs and email in all languages understood by Windows XP.
Resolution II
Click Start, Control Panel and Indexing Options. Click "Modify." Click the check boxes next to the files you want Searchindexer.exe to keep track of and then click "OK." Click "Advanced" and then "Rebuild." Your Windows XP system will pause and Searchindexer.exe will scan your computer's hard drive and create a new listing of programs, documents and other files on your system. This will speed up Searchindexer.exe as well as your computers overall performance.
Downloading Latest Version
Navigate your computers Internet browser to the Windows Search 4 link to download the latest version of Searchindexer.exe, if you are still experiencing problems with the program. Windows Search 4.0 is free and replaces older versions of the search program. Windows Search 4 also repairs errors and issues with past program versions. Click the "Click here to Download" link to start the download process. Follow the on-screen prompts to save the download and start the installation process.
