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Is it safe to end the search app running in background?
I noticed something odd yesterday. The "search" app was running in the background even after I finished my virus scan. I ended the task, but it popped back up in the task manager almost immediately. Any insights would be appreciated! Thank you!
The "Search" app is tied to Windows Search, running in the background for quick file searches and Start Menu results. That’s why it restarts automatically after you end it.
If it’s using too many resources:
- Adjust search indexing in "Settings" under "Searching Windows."
- Restart the Windows Search service via the Services app.
- Run another virus scan with a different tool like Malwarebytes to rule out malware.
Usually, it’s not a big deal unless it’s causing slowdowns!
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Is there any way to permanently disable the search background task?
I got 8 things running now in search task manager, i will go for linux now, windows is getting worse by the minut, they will do ANYTHING to see if people are stupid enough to look the other way and beleive what they do is good. lmfao
I got 8 things running now in search task manager, i will go for linux now, windows is getting worse by the minut, they will do ANYTHING to see if people are stupid enough to look the other way and beleive what they do is good. lmfao
- Yes. Search has never worked properly, and should be called "Index search". Use bing for search or any GPT-4. Turn it off!
- The "Search" app is part of the Windows operating system and is responsible for the indexing and searching of files, applications, and settings on your PC. It provides functionality such as search in the Start menu and file explorer.
- This is correct and the app will be opened automatically even it is closed forcely.
- Ending the Search app (or process) in Task Manager is usually safe. This action temporarily stops the process, and it will automatically restart because it is a critical part of the Windows operating system. Windows Search helps in quickly finding files, emails, and settings on your computer.
1.Unsaved data: Ensure that any unsaved data in the app is not lost before ending the app.
2.Application functionality: Some applications may be executing important updates or processes in the background, which may interfere with the normal operation of the application if they are forced to end.
3.Device performance: If your device is running slowly or having problems responding, ending some unnecessary background applications can help free up resources and thus improve performance.The "Search" app is tied to Windows Search, running in the background for quick file searches and Start Menu results. That’s why it restarts automatically after you end it.
If it’s using too many resources:
- Adjust search indexing in "Settings" under "Searching Windows."
- Restart the Windows Search service via the Services app.
- Run another virus scan with a different tool like Malwarebytes to rule out malware.
Usually, it’s not a big deal unless it’s causing slowdowns!
- Thanks! your answer helps me a lot !
- The search app is a system app. It will be reopened once it is closed.
