Had the same problem and DiaconuDaniel's solution worked for me as well - took a while to recreate the index but then everything was fine - Thanks
Microsoft windows search filter host is burning my cpu usage.
Original Title: Microsoft windows search filter host
Microsoft windows search filter host is burning my cpu usage.
Help me.
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Anonymous
2014-04-14T07:40:09+00:00 I have also reformatted the hard drive, and reinstalled windows 8.1. Same Problem.
Microsoft search filter host OWNS this Computer!!!!!! I am just along for the ride.
Look out Ebay, Here it Comes!!!!!
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Anonymous
2014-04-14T07:32:50+00:00 Hello. Thanks for the reply. I did exactly what you said 3 times. There is no MODIFY option.
Any other Ideas? I do appreciate every ones help. But this does not work here.
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Anonymous
2014-04-14T06:33:13+00:00 I thank you for your reply. I am glad it worked for you, But Not here.
I am constantly pulling up task manager and shutting it down!
It is pulling 95% CPU. Two or more times a day!
Is there a way to Kill off Search filter host For Good?
I don't care if it takes longer to search for something.
I don't normally have to use the search feature, I know where everything is
that I need to find.
I am about to throw in the towel.
I have talked to a lot of people locally, and they are having the
same problem!
Microsoft "Wake UP", Do Something.
This is rather Bogus!
It's like having a brand new computer with windows 98 in it.
My neighbors old WEBTV unit is faster than my HP Touchsmart.
Sometimes it comes right back in a few minutes.
I have never had a MAC, but I am about to if there is no Cure.
I have had it and HP is too!
Drop back 5 and punt! I'll punt this computer to Ebay!
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Anonymous
2014-04-14T06:13:02+00:00 Try changing the power settings. My machine is very stable since I changed to high power