How to Open the Indexing Options in Windows 11 ( Quickly )

So, how do you open the indexing options in Windows 11? Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Click the Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen.

Step 2: In the search bar, type "indexing options" and press enter.

Step 3: The Indexing Options window will pop up. From here, you can view the current indexed locations on your computer and make changes to them.

To add a new location to the index, click the "Modify" button. A new window will open with a list of all indexed locations. To add a new one, click the "Add" button and browse to the folder you want to add.

To remove a location from the index, select it from the list and click "Remove".

If you want to completely stop indexing on your computer, you can click the "Advanced" button and then select the "Troubleshoot" tab. From here, you can turn off indexing completely by unchecking the "Indexing Service" box.

It's important to note that turning off indexing may negatively impact the speed and efficiency of your search function, so use this option sparingly and only if you're experiencing performance issues on your computer.