How do I turn off indexing?

How do I turn off indexing?

One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.

I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing off,
which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install XP
on the box!


--
-HAL

With Windows Vista it isn't possible to turn indexing off. With the early
beta's you could, but as the Vista neared RTM Microsoft prevented the
indexing option being turned off. I've never found any option for turning it
off in the RTM copy, anyway. Maybe i'm missing something?

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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"HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OD$EajXFHHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> How do I turn off indexing?
>
> One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
> listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.
>
> I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing
> off,
> which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install
> XP
> on the box!
>
>
> --
> -HAL

I really fear it's all about blocking google desktop, which I would
personally rather have indexing my drives (and by the way do not make as much
noise as this indexing from Microsoft).



"John Barnett MVP" <freelanceit@mvps.org.NOSPAM> wrote in
news:OD3fn$XFHHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl:

> With Windows Vista it isn't possible to turn indexing off. With the
> early beta's you could, but as the Vista neared RTM Microsoft prevented
> the indexing option being turned off. I've never found any option for
> turning it off in the RTM copy, anyway. Maybe i'm missing something?
>

I do not have RTM yet , I have RC2. I turned it off on my second hard drive
by right-clicking the hard drive and selecting properties. There is a
checkbox for "Index this drive for faster searching" that I unchecked.

I know in XP, I just disable the indexing service.

Chris

"HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OD$EajXFHHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> How do I turn off indexing?
>
> One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
> listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.
>
> I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing
> off,
> which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install
> XP
> on the box!
>
>
> --
> -HAL

Well, I guess you can change indexed locations (i.e. unselect all of them)
using Indexing Options in Control Panel. But the problem is, it's not the
only thing that can make the disk get busy. Another is background defrag and
other "idle tasks" that kick in when computer is idle. I'm not sure all of
them are configurable.

--
Alexander Suhovey

"John Barnett MVP" <freelanceit@mvps.org.NOSPAM> wrote in message
news:OD3fn$XFHHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> With Windows Vista it isn't possible to turn indexing off. With the early
> beta's you could, but as the Vista neared RTM Microsoft prevented the
> indexing option being turned off. I've never found any option for turning
> it off in the RTM copy, anyway. Maybe i'm missing something?
>
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Associate Expert
> http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
> http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>
> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
> for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out
> of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in
> this mail/post..
>
> "HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:OD$EajXFHHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> How do I turn off indexing?
>>
>> One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
>> listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.
>>
>> I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing
>> off,
>> which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install
>> XP
>> on the box!
>>
>>
>> --
>> -HAL
>

Well start doing something that most users beginners and advanced did not do
in XP--look the topic up in Help because there is good info there:



1) You can use the control panel applet for Indexing. I know --it's not
esoteric of VIP esque sophisticated but hey it's there in RTM at least. I
never looked for it before and I'm not running the older builds.

2) You can also go to Programs>Add Remove>Windows Components and an Indexing
Box will appear.

3) You can also turn off the indexing services at Task Manager.

For the most nuanced granular control far and away check this out:

4) You can right click the drive and turn off indexing, but it down't
specify indexing granularly for example if you use the control panel applet
you have



First dialogue box--

Offline Menu
Start Menu
Users

and if you click the advanced button you have additionally

"Advanced Indexing Options" hey hey (maybe they have VIP and Extry)

Index encrypted files
Treat similar words with diacritics (now there's a thesarous word for all
you CEO boys and girls from da janitah ain't it)
Reindex selected locations
Restore Your Index to Original Settings
Current Index location hmmm ck this honey out
New location, after service is restarted
and girls and boys you can click

Advanced Indexing Help

Yes Virginia, in the spirit of the Holidays the Help server also reached by
helppane.exe in the Vista run box as opposed to that old back in the day
XP's helpctr.exe in the run box has a Help topic of Oldie but Goodie
Indexing FAQs. Is life damn good or what?

You don't have to think about that mean old TV underscoring the isolated
leader of the free world is delusional and you're along for the money
hemorrhaging death train hospital filling ride.

Enjoy

Remember under the Sinofsky flag of "we'll ship any piece of crap becuse
Allchin's leaving and shove it in a box and slap a logo onit--hey how bout
that Groove boys and girls" that RTM is the new Beta 1 for MSFT in Vista.

CH


"HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OD$EajXFHHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> How do I turn off indexing?
>
> One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
> listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.
>
> I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing
> off,
> which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install
> XP
> on the box!
>
>
> --
> -HAL

It's not about blocking google desktop. That's an entirely separate
indexing situation, which can be turned off independently in the google
controls just as google has its company and MSFT has its. Google knows how
to make money from web advertising and Yusuf Mehdi and his merry band of
elves is taking lessons from them.

For info on google desktop indexing, check out:

Search of Google Help Center on Indexing:
http://desktop.google.com/support/bi...en%3Asearchbox

And also:

http://desktop.google.com/gettingstarted.html

http://desktop.google.com/features.html#remove

http://desktop.google.com/support/bi...y?answer=10081

How Do I re-index (via Google indexing) my computer
http://desktop.google.com/support/bi...99&ctx=sibling

Google Desktop in Microsoft Vista
Why should I enable the Google Desktop search index in Microsoft Vista?

Enabling the Google Desktop search index helps to improve your desktop
searches. You'll be able to view previous versions of your documents and
also search additional items such as your web history, Gmail and PDFs. When
you do searches, you'll get high quality snippets to help you understand why
a given result is relevant. You'll also see thumbnail previews of your
search results for images, videos and your web history. While enabling the
Google

Removing deleted files from search results - Some users like the fact that
Google Desktop saves cached versions of deleted files in case they need to
retrieve them. But we know this isn't for everyone. Don't want to see
deleted files in your search results? Just enable the "remove deleted items"
option in your Desktop preferences.

Enjoy.

CH

Vista RTM is the new MSFT Beta 1--they used to call what they RTM'd Beta 1
so Hosta la Vista baby. Twist 'n shout. Indifference does rule at Redmond.

"HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:uBvbvMYFHHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I really fear it's all about blocking google desktop, which I would
> personally rather have indexing my drives (and by the way do not make as
> much
> noise as this indexing from Microsoft).
>
>
>
> "John Barnett MVP" <freelanceit@mvps.org.NOSPAM> wrote in
> news:OD3fn$XFHHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl:
>
>> With Windows Vista it isn't possible to turn indexing off. With the
>> early beta's you could, but as the Vista neared RTM Microsoft prevented
>> the indexing option being turned off. I've never found any option for
>> turning it off in the RTM copy, anyway. Maybe i'm missing something?
>>
>
>

Services > Windows Search ;-)

--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
"Chris" <chris@donotspam.com> wrote in message
news:OV2iWPYFHHA.3976@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I do not have RTM yet , I have RC2. I turned it off on my second hard
>drive by right-clicking the hard drive and selecting properties. There is
>a checkbox for "Index this drive for faster searching" that I unchecked.
>
> I know in XP, I just disable the indexing service.
>
> Chris
>
> "HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:OD$EajXFHHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> How do I turn off indexing?
>>
>> One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
>> listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.
>>
>> I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing
>> off,
>> which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install
>> XP
>> on the box!
>>
>>
>> --
>> -HAL
>

with a hammer!!!!....

YOU CANT!

can you believe how STUPID microsoft is???

Now your hard disk will rattle away all day and knight.. because microsoft
cares..

LOL


"HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OD$EajXFHHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> How do I turn off indexing?
>
> One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
> listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.
>
> I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing
> off,
> which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install
> XP
> on the box!
>
>
> --
> -HAL

well thank you microsoft for making it 100 times harder to do simple things!

Vista logic all the way through

"Chad Harris" <FixVista'nRedmondToo@kickit.net> wrote in message
news:OZ94SWYFHHA.1248@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Well start doing something that most users beginners and advanced did not
> do in XP--look the topic up in Help because there is good info there:
>
>
>
> 1) You can use the control panel applet for Indexing. I know --it's not
> esoteric of VIP esque sophisticated but hey it's there in RTM at least. I
> never looked for it before and I'm not running the older builds.
>
> 2) You can also go to Programs>Add Remove>Windows Components and an
> Indexing Box will appear.
>
> 3) You can also turn off the indexing services at Task Manager.
>
> For the most nuanced granular control far and away check this out:
>
> 4) You can right click the drive and turn off indexing, but it down't
> specify indexing granularly for example if you use the control panel
> applet you have
>
>
>
> First dialogue box--
>
> Offline Menu
> Start Menu
> Users
>
> and if you click the advanced button you have additionally
>
> "Advanced Indexing Options" hey hey (maybe they have VIP and Extry)
>
> Index encrypted files
> Treat similar words with diacritics (now there's a thesarous word for all
> you CEO boys and girls from da janitah ain't it)
> Reindex selected locations
> Restore Your Index to Original Settings
> Current Index location hmmm ck this honey out
> New location, after service is restarted
> and girls and boys you can click
>
> Advanced Indexing Help
>
> Yes Virginia, in the spirit of the Holidays the Help server also reached
> by helppane.exe in the Vista run box as opposed to that old back in the
> day XP's helpctr.exe in the run box has a Help topic of Oldie but Goodie
> Indexing FAQs. Is life damn good or what?
>
> You don't have to think about that mean old TV underscoring the isolated
> leader of the free world is delusional and you're along for the money
> hemorrhaging death train hospital filling ride.
>
> Enjoy
>
> Remember under the Sinofsky flag of "we'll ship any piece of crap becuse
> Allchin's leaving and shove it in a box and slap a logo onit--hey how bout
> that Groove boys and girls" that RTM is the new Beta 1 for MSFT in Vista.
>
> CH
>
>
> "HAL" <2@online.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:OD$EajXFHHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> How do I turn off indexing?
>>
>> One of my computers are in the living room, and it's really annoying to
>> listen to the noise from the hard-drive when I'm watching TV.
>>
>> I've searched a bit and it seem like its not possible to turn indexing
>> off,
>> which really make me feel very irritated and I'm very close to re-install
>> XP
>> on the box!
>>
>>
>> --
>> -HAL
>