Microsoft Windows Search Indexer stopped working and was closed

I get this pop-up error message "Microsoft Windows Search Indexer stopped working and was closed" and I can't get rid of it.  I tried to go to control panel, Indexing Options and Reindexing, but that does not solve the problem.  I always get this error message.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

DooDoiDaddy

My first try at a fix would be SFC, then re index again. The error control player would be next.

1) right-click the icon of the drive in r explores(the application of the computer at startup)

2) click on properties of

3) click on the Tools tab

(4) see error checking

The System File Checker tool

To determine if the problem you are experiencing is caused by one or more system files that are used by Windows Vista, run the System File Checker tool. The System File Checker tool analyzes the system files and replaces incorrect versions of system files by using the correct versions.

To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

1. click Startand type cmd in the box start the search .

2 right-click cmd in the programs list and then click run as administrator.

3. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click continue

4. at the command prompt, type the following line and press ENTER: sfc/scannow

When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problem you are experiencing is resolved.

Mark L. Ferguson MS - MVP

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