Windows Search indexing USB sticks


  1. FrostyWinnipeg
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    Windows Search indexing USB sticks


    I have trouble ejecting my USB memory sticks. Using Unlocker it tells me Windows's search indexer is running on it. At one time I had another HDD as the D drive and I'm thinking Windows's search indexer still thinks D is there so it tries to index it. Any way to clear out what Windows Search indexes?

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  3. Brink
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    Hello Frosty,

    Double check in your indexed locations to see if D: is still listed. If so, then you can uncheck D: to remove it from being indexed.

    Index Locations - Add or Remove

    Hope this helps, :)
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  4. FrostyWinnipeg
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    Big thumbs up Brink. Google failed me so I came here.

    Never thought to look in Control Panel.

    /me facepalms himself
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome Frosty. :)
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