SearchIndexer.exe - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing SearchIndexer.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent SearchIndexer.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

SearchIndexer.exe file Microsoft Windows Search Indexer. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of SearchIndexer.exe related errors on your device. You can also download SearchIndexer.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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Fix SearchIndexer.exe errors

1 Information about SearchIndexer.exe file
2 Errors related to SearchIndexer.exe file
3 How to fix SearchIndexer.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download SearchIndexer.exe

4.1 List of SearchIndexer.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	SearchIndexer.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Windows Search Indexer

Software
Program	Windows® Search
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common SearchIndexer.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to SearchIndexer.exe file. SearchIndexer.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to SearchIndexer.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

SearchIndexer.exe is corrupted
SearchIndexer.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - SearchIndexer.exe
SearchIndexer.exe file error
SearchIndexer.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register SearchIndexer.exe file:
SearchIndexer.exe file could not be loaded
SearchIndexer.exe file doesn't exist

SearchIndexer.exe

Application could not be started because SearchIndexer.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to SearchIndexer.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing SearchIndexer.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix SearchIndexer.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

SearchIndexer.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with SearchIndexer.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to SearchIndexer.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of SearchIndexer.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to SearchIndexer.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the SearchIndexer.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the SearchIndexer.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the SearchIndexer.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace SearchIndexer.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace SearchIndexer.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded SearchIndexer.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of SearchIndexer.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your SearchIndexer.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename SearchIndexer.exe

System Windows 10

File size 797184 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	039c448ff1e9a0a475ab21e6339164e6
	SHA1	18d0388ecb354251fdce7f05330b803791342932
	SHA256	cebfed969ca9c34baa874c38439c05c8df180d3c0101d6933d51bc99de62c96f
	CRC32	df87686a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SearchIndexer.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 710144 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	78b0100be4a533819a043093fc64ce3e
	SHA1	6f3df98bd1617a15151c7be4363b31018bcde30a
	SHA256	70ee313607329dfdea63edc22e143efa3d99c8a3835c24183bb7918641614eea
	CRC32	674907ba
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SearchIndexer.exe

System Windows 8

File size 671232 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f17bf63098974c702ee0704ec2e1d780
	SHA1	ccd9d3d04c9ad3e2c52b43d77d9b9d1949bd5367
	SHA256	3ee7f3734f9f51cde042bcad232a857e9d7861b1be08f3d70a88b81faf3ec042
	CRC32	bba5b91a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SearchIndexer.exe

System Windows 7

File size 428032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	622d95520182f6d3d05310d5810ca8b3
	SHA1	3cd4818cedb6c619263085c3d27026798b867ff9
	SHA256	8162f06721e7b994933639d45beef34643db36c25ae9dd8593991f45d5c2dfcc
	CRC32	a075b4c1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename SearchIndexer.exe

System Windows 7

File size 593408 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	ad31942bdf3d594c404874613bc2fe4d
	SHA1	7bcc04348145501294745d58a2f9f702a76e794f
	SHA256	704f4a48fa91b8a22604ff740b506c3b28766f8dfadb9d11814602faa00edfab
	CRC32	81368be8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename SearchIndexer.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 597504 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	a2ac37a1eef83bd9e912b0efcbea06bd
	SHA1	b4ac66675280d436caf4ebb1da7f4f14c3e15b4d
	SHA256	f51f38e789de23a53aec58b505c7ad9abb3988f08f54a73dade52e5a5f7f613e
	CRC32	195296a2
	Example file location	---

Filename SearchIndexer.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 441344 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	aed0dff80c6b3914769407e78d7ab21a
	SHA1	b730f03c3fffcd0f48558419dac09f12ac0eea92
	SHA256	5b9779b163302f80a256aacbbe2e22b827eddec491f109c439184cbd5b343151
	CRC32	23a5d0d1
	Example file location	---