cisvc .exe is using 70% CPU

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If you are not indexing anything, there's no need for it to run, so...
1. click on start -> all programs -> administrative tools -> services
2. click on the "standard" tab
3. (sorted by Name) go down to "Indexing Service" -> double click
4. note that in the properties, it's described as "CiSvc"... (you've got the
right one)
5. change the "Startup type" to 'Disabled'
6. click on "Apply"
7. click on "Stop" (if available)

"Rocky McKinley" <intuitivesoftware@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:uQ1E7tgJFHA.3832@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> My cisvc.exe in the process tree of the task manager is using 70% CPU when
> the system is idle, it ramps down to 0% when other programs need the CPU.
> I've never seen this before I've had this computer for about 3 years now,
> the light on the front of the computer is constantly blinking and the hard
> drive seems to be working too, is this normal? I've done some research on
> the internet and this program controls resources for indexing on the
> computer which is done during idle time but this has been going on for
> days now! Does anyone have any suggestions as to what might be going on
> and why?
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> Regards,
> Rocky McKinley
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