Tech Desk 
Aug 20, 2025
Many users have complained about their laptops' poor battery life since Windows 11 was released in 2021.
Disabling the Windows Search Indexer service is an easy yet powerful way to prolong battery life, even though standard troubleshooting techniques like reducing screen brightness and removing unnecessary apps can be helpful.
A vast index database with hundreds of thousands of entries is created by the Windows Search Indexer service, which operates in the background.
Microsoft's support documents state that this may result in problems with performance and excessive resource usage, which will shorten battery life.
How to turn off Windows Search Indexer?
To enhance battery life and performance, disable the Windows Search Indexer service by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu
- Type services.msc in the search bar and press Enter
- Right-click on Windows Search and select Properties
- From the "Startup type" drop-down menu, select Disabled, then click the Stop button
- Close the Services window and reboot your laptop
Disabling the Windows Search Indexer service should increase performance and battery life, but it may cause a delay in search results.
This method is compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. However, since Microsoft is about to discontinue support for Windows 10, it might be wise to upgrade to Windows 11.
