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Once a upon a time, setting the registry key Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Search\Gathering Manager\DisableBackoff to 1 would stop the indexer from pausing. Now though it seems that that is not enough.

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On my home W10 21H2 laptop I keep the power mode setting to "best battery" since all too often I don't need the CPU to run at high speed and the system is quiet as fans don't have to kick in. The system is always plugged in, I just use the setting to keep the system cooler.

Now it appears that at this setting the indexer pauses even with the DisableBackoff setting. If I switch the power mode to "best performance" then the indexer starts again.

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What additional settings do I need to change to make sure that the indexer does not pause even when running at best battery (low power) mode?

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  • Have you tried a setting 1//5 the way along from Best Battery Life? Does indexing start?
    – anon
    Commented Feb 5, 2023 at 22:25
  • I am not sure you can, continue to index your drive, and have a setting set to conserve your battery.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Feb 6, 2023 at 0:16
  • @John The power setting pictured only has three (3) settings. Left most "Best Battery", middle "Better performance" and right "Best performance". I tried middle setting and it pauses due to activity, even though I am not doing anything.
    – Dude named Ben
    Commented Feb 6, 2023 at 17:37

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