cisvc.exe

i have web application running on win server 03. time time noticed process cisvc.exe taking resources available , slows down system. know indxing service windows xp, not know it's function in win server. ok if stop permanently? ideas / experiences ?

hi kim_a,

 

according research, cisvc.exe functions indexing service on windows xp-based or windows server 2003-based computer. may find cpu usage in indexing service (cisvc.exe) increases 100 percent in situations problematic operation system uses removable memory storage device.

 

for windows server 2003, please follow steps add registry key check if helpful.

 

1. click start, click run, type regedit , , click ok.

 

2. locate , click following registry subkey:

 

hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\control\contentindex

 

3. point new on edit menu, , click dword value.

 

4. type mountremovablecatalogs, , press enter.

 

5. double-click mountremovablecatalogs, type 0 in value data box, click decimal, , click ok.

 

6. reboot server.

 

for more information, please refer to:

 

cpu usage in indexing service increases 100 percent in windows xp , in windows server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833228

 

hope helps.

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