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Indexing Service

Default Description:

Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.

Additional Information:

Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off the Windows Vista CD/DVD under Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > Check "Indexing Service".

This service is provided only for backward compatibility and its functions are not needed as the Windows Search service performes the same duties.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Not Installed
Default Vista Home Premium: Not Installed
Default Vista Business: Not Installed
Default Vista Ultimate: Not Installed

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Not Installed

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): CISVC

Display Name: Indexing Service

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\CISVC.EXE

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Indexing Service needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require Indexing Service to function properly:

• None

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