Windows Search service won't start (Error 5: access is denied) and file properties won't show

[chuser]

My Windows Search service won't start. I searched for the error message and was informed it might be a permissions issue with the C:\ProgramData\ directory. Windows Search Service/Indexing - Access Denied? - Windows 7 Help Forums

So I tried to see the file properties of this directory to see if they are correct, and I can't do it. I right-click, select Properties, and nothing. I try alt-Enter and nothing. I have tried System Restore to the oldest restore point, but it didn't help. Anyone know how I can see the file properties to check the permissions?

 

[Vineet Garg]

Hi,

1. First of all try to Restore the Windows Search service. This can resolve your issue.

2. There are multiple ways you can try to Start a service.

3. Can you make changes to other services ? For eg. If you don't use Bitlocker, You can try to disable it.

4. If you want to check / change permissions, you have to proceed to ''C:\Windows\System32\SearchIndexer.exe''
( Proceed only if / When you are sure! )

( PURELY OPTIONAL : You need not running Windows Search service while using FileLocator Lite / Agent Ransack Free )

Thanks. ...