Estimated safety rating

searchindexer.exe is a program which is most likely legit. So, if searchindexer.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default name and folder where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\SearchIndexer.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is f0c8f636bcbf33552e1d954d225ba593.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

searchindexer.exe appears to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can use the full power of a modern computer processor.

File description

The description written in the program is Microsoft Windows Search Indexer.

File version

File version stored as a property 7.0.19041.4957 (WinBuild.160101.0800).

Manufacturer

Producer Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

searchindexer.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from searchindexer.exe checks out perfectly. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.