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SSD: Disabling Windows Search Impact on Access & Disk Performance - Pros and Cons

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  • #1 14221040
    Darksiders123
    Level 12  
    Hello, I read on the net that disabling the "windows search" service will not hurt the ssd. In another thread they wrote that I would not be able to access the windows search engine. And that's it?

    Regards

    ps Will this affect disk performance?
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    #2 14221279
    maurycy123
    Conditionally unlocked
    Disabling indexing will reduce unnecessary writing to the SSD. SSDs are so fast that file searches are not affected. Windows Search is as accessible as possible.
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  • #3 14221812
    Darksiders123
    Level 12  
    So I can turn off without fear?

    And how to turn off (like in screenshot 1 or 2, or both) ??


    SSD: Disabling Windows Search Impact on Access & Disk Performance - Pros and Cons

    SSD: Disabling Windows Search Impact on Access & Disk Performance - Pros and Cons
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  • #5 14223979
    Darksiders123
    Level 12  
    Thanks for the help ;)
  • #6 14225556
    Darksiders123
    Level 12  
    When I unchecked the "Allow indexing of the contents of files on this disk along with their properties", such a message popped up
    SSD: Disabling Windows Search Impact on Access & Disk Performance - Pros and Cons

    which option to choose?
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    #7 14225591
    tronic1
    IT specialist
    Select OK without changing anything.
  • #8 15170414
    ironinhead
    Level 2  
    Hello,

    1. After disabling indexing in Windows 7, will the quick file search work at all in the system?

    2. And whether in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (and higher versions) it will be possible to search for e-mails by particular fields: eg Recipient, Sender, Subject, Content, etc.?
    I remember that Outlook needed to have the e-mails fully indexed before it could fully search for e-mails in this mode.

    It is the following option in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007:
    SSD: Disabling Windows Search Impact on Access & Disk Performance - Pros and Cons
  • #9 15170551
    maurycy123
    Conditionally unlocked
    ironinhead wrote:
    After disabling indexing in Windows 7, will the quick search for files on the system work at all?
    The SSD has short enough access times that you won't miss indexing.

    ironinhead wrote:
    And whether in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (and higher versions) it will be possible to search for e-mails by specific fields: eg Recipient, Sender, Subject, Content, etc.?
    Disk indexing doesn't really matter here.
  • #10 15170758
    ironinhead
    Level 2  
    I do not know if it is correct, I understood ... So after disabling disk indexing, the system will still be able to index the content of objects of the type: messages (below screen)?

    SSD: Disabling Windows Search Impact on Access & Disk Performance - Pros and Cons
  • #11 15170989
    safbot1st
    Level 43  
    ironinhead wrote:
    I do not know if it is right, I understood ...

    On average. Colleagues above clearly wrote:
    maurycy123 wrote:
    The SSD has short enough access times that you won't miss indexing.

    You can disable indexing entirely.

    Added after 3 [minutes]:

    ironinhead wrote:
    I remember that Outlook needed to have the e-mails fully indexed before it could fully search for e-mails in this mode.

    If this is the case (and it shouldn't be), you can leave Outlook indexing as is. There will be no difference in performance. You have nothing to worry about.
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  • #12 15171440
    maurycy123
    Conditionally unlocked
    ironinhead wrote:
    So after disabling disk indexing, the system will still be able to index the contents of objects of the type: messages (below screen)?
    After disabling indexing, the system will not index anything. If Outlook requires indexing, it will index its message base itself. Turn off indexing and check. You can always turn it on.
  • #13 15779500
    fotkom
    Level 10  
    Let me rehearse the topic a bit
    I plugged in the SSD, made all the recommendations like disabling indexing etc and now I have a question

    After disabling indexing in Outlook, when I am looking for a phrase in e-mails, with indexing enabled, after entering the word, the system filtered the messages by itself, and now, with indexing disabled, only when I click the magnifying glass.

    The second thing is that in Explorer, when searching for files in the window, after entering the search phrase in the upper right part, it is no longer filtered. Filtering works with indexing enabled. And now the question:

    Turning off indexing, I understand, speeds up windows like work and saves SSD disk which has a limited number of writes.

    After turning on indexing, I don't see a difference in work. so it doesn't bother me.

    How much shorter drive life will be with indexing enabled?
    If it matters, the drive is the samsung 840 Evo.
    I mean, for example, when the drive is turned off, it will work, for example, for 5 years or 1,000,000 hours. and when turned on, 50% less.
    What is the real difference?
  • #14 15779541
    Dra98
    Moderator of Computers service
    fotkom wrote:
    The second thing is that in Explorer, when searching for files in the window, after entering the search phrase in the upper right part, it is no longer filtered.

    After typing in Explorer, it works OK even though indexing is turned off.
    fotkom wrote:
    I mean giving in a way

    This is not possible, as the wear is influenced by many parameters related to the use of the disk.
  • #15 15779587
    fotkom
    Level 10  
    Dra98 wrote:
    fotkom wrote:
    The second thing is that in Explorer, when searching for files in the window, after entering the search phrase in the upper right part, it is no longer filtered.

    After typing in Explorer, it works OK even though indexing is turned off.
    fotkom wrote:
    I mean giving in a way

    This is not possible, as the wear is influenced by many parameters related to the use of the disk.


    It is logical that the disk usage is influenced by many factors, but there is some statistic?

Topic summary

Disabling the Windows Search service can reduce unnecessary write operations on SSDs, which is beneficial for longevity. Users report that file searches remain efficient even without indexing, as SSDs have fast access times. Concerns about losing search functionality in Windows and Microsoft Outlook are addressed, with confirmations that Outlook can still function without indexing, albeit with some limitations in search speed. Users are advised that they can disable indexing without fear of significant performance loss, and they can always re-enable it if needed. The discussion includes practical steps for disabling indexing and reassurances about the impact on SSD performance.
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