How to Change Windows Indexing Option to index Encrypted Files
1By default, Windows will use the index when searching to give you faster search results. The search index only includes your selected locations. These locations can be filtered for what file types (extensions), file properties, and file contents you want indexed.
The index uses the Windows Search service and runs as the Searchindexer.exe process in the background. The index will automatically rebuild and update for changes made to the included locations since the last index rebuild to increase search result accuracy. By default, the indexing speed is reduced due to user activity. If the computer is running idle, then the indexing speed will go back to full speed to finish indexing faster.
Enable or Disable Indexing Of Encrypted Files In Windows 10: Whenever you search anything in Windows or File Explorer then the operating system utilizes indexing to provide faster and better results. The only drawback of indexing is that it utilizes a large chunk of your system resources, so if you have a really fast CPU such as an i5 or i7 then you can definitely enable indexing but if have a slower CPU or an SSD drive then you should definitely disable Indexing in Windows 10.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.