Windows 11 search functionality is an easy to way to access hard-to-find settings, folders, or programs and it malfunctioning is a major drag.

If Search Indexing is not running in Windows 11/10, ensure the Windows Search service is configured correctly, rebuild the search index, etc.

Indexing helps us locate files quickly and efficiently. If you are experiencing SearchIndexer.exe high CPU usage, here is how to fix it on your Windows 11/10 computer. What is SearchFilterHost.exe?

The default Windows 11 search experience is a mixed bag, but surprising, Microsoft has solved the problem - you just have to know where to look.