Question Indexing service always running

[TheFlyingCelt]

Hi guys,
I've been searching the forum before posting but I couldn't find exactly what I'm looking for.
Anyway, I have noticed in task manager that when sorting the columns by CPU usage, the Windows Indexing process is always running on top, although not using much of the CPU (about 1-5%).
Now, as I really need to use the search feature in Windows, I don't want to turn indexing off.
My question - with a most likely obvious answer - is: won't I be able to use the search field in explorer if I turn off the indexing service? Or even, will I be able to find what's been indexed already only?
Any suggestion, please?
Thanks

Windows 11 pro with latest updates

 

[Colif]

Search still works, its just slower

Turn it off:

Enable or Disable Search Indexing in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable search indexing for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. The search index only includes your selected locations...

www.elevenforum.com

I had to as I found it was endlessly starting and never completing. So indexing was always running.
Every start it would start counting from 0 and never finish. Next day would start again.

 

[TheFlyingCelt]

@Colif thank you! It's good to find out the search would work anyway although slower.
Much appreciated, buddy! 🙏