What is SearchApp.exe , is it a virus ??

Hello Dave,

I see that you explained how to fix the problem, but could you explain it in more detail for people who are not as experienced with fixing computer issues? I don't really know what an Indexing utility is - although I would guess based on what you said that it has to do with searching through files. But I definitely don't know how to open the "Indexing utility in Windows" that you refer to. Basically, can you explain this solution step by step please?

Additionally, but not necessary, could you tell us a little bit about what this process is? I suspended it using the task manager. Does this mean that other things won't work - perhaps things to do with the file explorer?

Also, why is it taking up so much memory? I wasn't searching for files or anything. I was using my computer the same way I normally do. But this wasn't an issue before. And I don't know if this is useful information, but this computer is brand new. I just got it in December. I don't have a whole lot of files saved yet. I have some games installed, but otherwise, the computer is pretty clean of clutter since it's basically brand new.

You can block its inbound and outbound connections via windows firewall. Google it

My Webroot showed that there may be a security issue with SearchApp.exe. When I checked in Task Mgr., I have no flux but do have Search. My search still has a green leaf with means UWP app stopped or suspends this search until needed to keep it from taking over too much power. I think Microsoft should look into why the UWP isn't working for search in the systems using up far too much power.

I also get the same security issue with IE.exe which I NEVER use.