Hello everyone, I'm a W Optimizer who focuses on computer optimization
Recently, I found that many friends said that their C disk was full and checked through large file analysis, which is a file called Windows.edb.
This Windows.edb is a database file indexed by Windows Search, which stores the index information of all files on your computer, making file search faster and more efficient.
Here are some important things to know about Windows.edb:
1. Features and location of Windows.edb
Function: The index database used to quickly search for files.
默认位置：C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows\Windows.edb。
2. 删除 Windows.edb
Direct deletion: You can delete it directly, but it is not recommended. After deletion, if the indexing service is still on, Windows recreates the file.
Consequences: If you delete a Windows.edb file, file searches will be very slow until the system re-indexes.
3. Change the storage location of Windows.edb
If you run out of space on your C drive, you can move your Windows.edb files to a different partition. As a result, the file size may be reduced to about 1GB, freeing up more space on the C drive.
Change the storage location via the Advanced Search Indexer Settings in Windows settings.
Hold down the Win+i key, click Privacy & Security, find Search Windows, and click Advanced Indexing Options
I'm turning off the search from the service here, so the index location isn't shown
4. Compress the Windows.edb file
Turn off or limit the contents of the indexed file to reduce its size.
Adjust the index scope and filter the file types of the index to reduce the size of Windows.edb.
5. Precautions
It's not recommended to turn off Windows Search Services completely, as it can affect search capabilities and PC performance.
If the Windows.edb file is taking up too much space, you can try the above methods to manage and reduce its volume instead of deleting it directly.
By properly managing your Windows.edb files, you can effectively free up space on your C drive while maintaining the efficient performance of Windows Search.
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