Can't disable Windows search

I'm trying to shut down Windows search, i.e. disable indexing.

I tried to change it to manual or disabled, but after I restarted the service it is still switched on. I have an SSD, so I don't want it to be enabled.

1 Answer

To disable the search indexing service, follow subsequent steps

1. Click start -> services.msc
2. Locate Windows Search
3. Double click and change Startup type to Disabled. Click ok.
4. Reboot your system and repeat steps #1 and #2 and confirm that the status field is blank (indicates that the service is not running).

To disable search, follow the instructions mentioned below

1. Click Start -> appwiz.cpl
2. Click Turn Windows features on or off
3. Untick Windows search from the list and click Yes
4. Click ok and restart

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