cisvc.exe

Content Index service

cisvc.exe. What is it?

The cisvc.exe is a Content Index service.

This file is part of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. Cisvc.exe is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It’s a system and hidden file. Cisvc.exe is usually located in the %WINDOWS% sub-folder and its usual size is 5,632 bytes.

Important: malware can mask itself as cisvc.exe.

Recommendation

The cisvc.exe process is safe and disabling it can be dangerous, because programs on your computer need it to work correctly. Some other processes use the same file name.

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Details

Author: Microsoft CorporationProcess: Content Index servicePart Of: Microsoft® Windows® Operating SystemCommon path(s): subfolder in %WINDOWS%
%SYSTEM%
subfolder in %SYSTEM%Keywords(s): system, hiddenFilesize(s): 5,632 bytes, 6,656 bytes, 5,392 bytes, 5,120 bytes, 20,480 bytes, 11,264 bytes