| All comments about cidaemon.exe: |
 Peter | Microsoft Background File Indexing for faster file search |
 ARow | I think its spyware |
| a.r.marsousi | this file acupy the cpu time in 100% of its operating range |
| Harry Leiss | Microsoft Windows File Indexing service filter and also for the Sharepoint Service. See also: Link |
 Toto | it uses to much of my processing |
 David Smith | It is part of the indexing service. As long as it is in c:\%system%\system32 you are ok (where system is your windows/winnt directory). It runs at low priority, so it is using 100% of idle processor time. There are no know viruses or spyware that make use of this service, although some pretend to be it. |
| Coloypr | To make microsoft file explorer search faster. Only takes hard time processing at the stating of the computer. To eliminate go to My Computer, [F3] and change the setting. |
| A Dub | It occupies a high %'age of the CPU time for me too |
| bonham | It is a windows file that steals a lot of resorces and i dont know very well what is good for |
 Alessandro Ocampo | Microsoft Background File Indexing for faster file search |
| Jeremy | It makes my computer run slower and every since I got rid of it my computer has had no problems |
| Anonymous | It has been quarantined by my virus scanner mcafee 8.0 |
| Kaiyra | After that file suddenly showed up some of my files went missing just totally vanished I consider it a threat. Now I have no sound and my programs keep generating errors. |
| HOBBS(SYSOP) | microsoft file indexing (can be turned on or off) |
| Dr. Xtravaganza | Not harmfull, process runned by svchost.exe See TaskList of svchost.exe at the bottom See also: Link |
| Tracker | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 899869 See also: Link |
 Aidan | It's on Processes in Task Manager. Won't allow me to end process. Says "Access Denied" |
| subh | it uses all of cpu time |
| pacman | Ist ein Microsoft Indizierungsdienst und macht den PC nur langsam. TIP: Deaktivierung des Indexdienstes (manueller Starttyp) unter Verwaltung/Dienste |
| Mole | indexer - it's harmless and you won't even notice it if you have a fast cpu and lots of mem. |
| Sameer | I think this indexing process slow's your pc |
| sam.l (Sydney) | Used for faster file searching with windows. cidaemon.exe is not a virus but CiDaemon.exe is, its part of VBS.Ypsan.E@mm worm so check the name macke sure it matches cidaemon.exe excatly. |
| The Other DS | It's another "helpful" service that comes with a price. If you have lots-o-files and perform lots-o-searches then you want it enabled. If paranoid and the disk noise "scares" you, then disable it. |
| Chad | Its an indexing service to index a NTFS disc for fast file searching in windows. To stop it go to properties on each of your NTFS drives and unclick the checkbox that says "allow Indexing..." |
| Melissa | It is an indexing service for windows. It's not a necessity, nor is it important. It is, however, a buggy piece of programming, and it might actually make your computer better if you deactivate it. |
| Post-it man | Windows background service. Indexes hard drives for faster searches. Can be a little processor-intensive on older machines. Easily turned off under the hard drive's properties. |
| Nathan | Indexes your computer for faster searches. Slows down your computer a little to do so though. However it is not a virus not spyware. |
| Ruban Antony | Microsoft Background File Indexing for faster file search See also: Link |
| cur1 | microsoft indexing process to help you run searches quicker; however, may cause your computer to run slower See also: Link |
| Franc-Sois D. | Most the time it is inacitve, but it may use one of svchost.exe processes, over 90% of the mem. for a few minutes at times if you don't have much CPU to spare. So turn the bugger off and enjoy some nerdy 'puter times! |
| IorDMUX | It's the Microsoft Content Indexing Daemon. It uses a large CPU % when the computer is idle, but should not be right-out deleted. It can be removed using MS's instructions in the link. See also: Link |
| zK9 | It is an indexing daemon that uses too many system resources, it should just be turned off |
| GhstND | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 899869 See also: Link |
| | It is part of Window's indexing service. It may tie up too much of your system's resources on slower computers. It can be turned off easily from your search window. |
| Raajaram Krishnamoorthy | cidaemon.exe is an indexing service which catalogues files for faster file searches. This is done from time to time (generally when the system is idle) for faster results. |
| Dan | Indexing Service - No harm, but not necessary either |
| Anonymous | It is just for faster searches. |
| David | Correct if I'm wrong but, as long as I know, this service is used only when needed and then turned off by the system. Note that sometimes it shows a certain value at the CPU field, and sometimes don't. |
| tommyt | search, files or folders, change preferences, with index services, No, do not enable.. |
| OKiDoki | MS file indexing service |
| Steve | You can't just end the process..you have to go into services and stop/disable the Indexing Service. If it's a webserver, you don't need it running anyway.. |
| | its like the genuine XTC the afterpcdmp |
| xra989 | When I'm working with the computer, cidaemon.exe cpu usage is low. However, it went up to 100% after 5 min idling and causing my mother board to heat up to 61 deg C and causing sudden and violent shut down. |
| Ganesh | File Indexing, Surely it is not dangerous even it occupy 100% |
| ParentTechnology.com | MS Indexing service - Used for fast searching - databases - mysql - sql - so on |
| tB | Usually the file is the indexing service. Like most of the services it can be hooked by malware, so if you want to disable it you can always use the services control panel to disable it. See KB920685 for one example exploit. See also: Link |
| Arrolis | after doing a search in XP, you can choose to activate indexing, Indexing is Not Essinetial, but it help make searching faster |
| Amly | service will start after you open windows explorer. your computer will be slow |
| Yami aka Antichrist | it is not dangerous if you have like 8gb of ram, and an fx62 or higher, but if your like the rest of us, then open the search window, goto change preferences, goto with indexing service, and select no dont enable indexing service. it wont bother u any time soon. |
| Ajay | it takes 50% or more cpu usage |
| Tea | It is an indexing service by Microsoft but it is not neccessary . I never liked it, my computer can live without it. But you can't delete it. You computer will be alive if you do manage to delete it. it slows down your computer and not everyone has 1gb of RAM to suffice your needs. |
| John (programmer) | This is annoying when it randomly starts and uses 80-90% cpu. I notice it as I have one of those new Intel D processors and fans! See also: Link |
| Rob | Indexes file on your hard drive, so that when you search for files, the results appear much much faster. This program only runs when your computer is idle, therefore it occupies as much cpu power as possible, but only while idle (that is, when you are not in front of your computer, when you are not using it). Therefore, it should not be slowing down your computer whatsoever (maybe a little while this service is stopping, after you come back to your computer, but in general, it will not) |
| MrBoong | I think you won't have anyproblem until your computer 's CPU have been used up to 100 by this service |
| another nathan | It is an indexing service for windows. if you disable it it will enable more cpu but at the cost of HD speed. |
| Milliamp | It indexes your files for faster searching. To disable right click C and uncheck "allow indexing" in properties. |
| Not a Microsoft Fan | It is not a virus & suposedly not Spyware but on the other hand it is spying on you by indexing every file, program & registration number on your computer & sending the data to Microsoft. In effect it is Microsoft Autherised Spyware, how else do they catch all those software pirates every year. If you have a good (non windows) firewall (Zone Alarm) just deny it internet access & set it to remember the settings for next time it trys to sneakily give away all your personal PC information to Microsoft. They wouldnt admit to it but it but they COULD sell the info gathered to other companies |
| matt | regardless of whether it uses IDLE cpu or not. it still thrashes the shit out of your hard drive. go on, show me a way to make it use idle I/O instead of slowing down my system to a dog with hard drive thrashing and ill be impressed. |
| Arthur | It is a legitimate indexing service that is part of Microsoft. that can slow down the computer. Microsoft has a page explaining how to turn it off. See support.microsoft.com/kb/899869 See also: Link |
| Lartz | cpu means Cideamon.exe Plus Uforever See also: Link |
| Amit | it takes my lot of CPU n i am not able to work plz tell the the rite way to remove dis stupid file. |
| Shleper | It appears to me sometimes every 30 seconds, and it is very disgusting... if you have the same problem go to Start - Search - Change Preferences - Without index server and press disable index server. My windows it is in spanish so I don't know exactly the same words that are goinna appear to you, but anyways it's something like that. |
| Marc | used in the search function to find files or folders can be turned on and off use "START- SEARCH files folders |
| The Zook | It is a pain. Not harmful but its 100% clamp makes it not required. Background service my arse. MS should remind if that fact. |
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