Disable FindFast, the Indexing Service

User Tip #36: Disable FindFast, the Indexing Service

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Findfast,originally added to NT as part of Microsoft Office, is now the Indexing Service. It is enabled by default for Windows 2000 and XP as part of the base installation. Unless you have a special need for a full text index of all local files, I recommend disabling it.

In Control Panel
Select Add / Remove Programs
Select Add / Remove Windows Components
Uncheck the Indexing Service

or simply change the Indexing Service from Automatic to Manual in the Services manager console.

well written. it is essential. or at least very valuable.

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