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Indexing is the key to Microsoft Windows Desktop Search. After you install Windows Desktop Search, you should allow some time for your computer to be fully indexed. Windows Desktop Search updates the index every time you add or change a file or e-mail message.
Windows Desktop Search creates and maintains a desktop index of your computer. The desktop index allows you to find specific words or phrases in e-mail messages, calendar appointments, documents, photos, and other files on your computer. Windows Desktop Search updates the index every time that you add or change a file or an e-mail message.
When you first install Windows Desktop Search, it indexes the file locations you choose. If you didn't complete the install wizard, Windows Desktop Search indexes your My Documents folder and e-mail messages. You can change which files are indexed. When the initial index is complete, you're ready to search your computer.
While Windows Desktop Search is indexing your computer, the indexing icon 
in the Windows notification area is animated. You can right-click this icon to view indexing status, change indexing settings, stop or pause indexing, or get help.
Note
By default, Windows Desktop Search pauses indexing when your computer is busy or operating on battery power.
