Get Immediate Queries With Indexing Service in Windows 2000

By default, Indexing Service only indexes when applications and peripherals are not in use. If you type or move the mouse, indexing ceases for a couple of minutes. Also, if there are changes on the disk, Indexing Service won't index them for up to five minutes. This can be frustrating if you want to immediately query for files you just changed. 

To update as soon as possible: 

1. In the Indexing Service MMC, right-click Indexing Service and then click "Stop the service." 

2. Right-click Indexing Service and then select All Tasks/Tune Performance. 

3. Click the Customize radio button and then click the Customize button. 

4. Click and drag Indexing over to Instant. 

5. Press OK twice. 

6. Right-click Indexing Service and then click Start. Now your changed files will be indexed in a few seconds or less. For more Indexing Service samples, see the Windows 2000 Platform Software Development Kit.