Rebuild search index.
If still broken, run sfc /scannow + DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in admin terminal. Final Verdict | Aspect | Verdict | |--------|---------| | Safe by default | ✅ Yes | | Needed for Windows search UI | ✅ Yes | | Can be disabled | ⚠️ Partially (breaks search) | | Usually malware? | ❌ No (but verify if suspicious) | searchhost.exe windows 11
Reset Search app via Settings.
If you want a script or automated method to verify/searchhost behavior, let me know. Rebuild search index
Run full Defender scan.