Today’s video shows you how to disable a service that is running in the background of Windows XP. This indexing service is primarily running so Windows can index all of the files and folders on your computer in real time so your Windows searches will go faster. If you are anything like me – you rarely, if ever, use the indexing service – so disabling it will allow your computer to use up less resources. This isn’t going to cause a dramatic increase in speed, but every little bit counts.
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Craig received his degree in Informatics with a cognate in Business from Indiana University: South Bend in 2008. Craig lives with his wife and daughter in South Bend, Indiana near Notre Dame. Craig is currently employed by Precision Electric, Inc. and acts as the chief Information Technology Manager. With a passion for teaching and technology, he founded The PCMichiana Tech Help Show in Fall 2009. His focus is teaching users of all backgrounds how to learn technology while having fun.
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