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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. ...
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!
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.
