How to remove cidaemon error

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cidaemon.exe file information

The process Indexing Service filter daemon belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System or MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System or cidaemon.exe by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File cidaemon.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 8,192 bytes (97% of all occurrence), 9,728 bytes.
It is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. File cidaemon.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 3% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as cidaemon.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the cidaemon.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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It is a pain. Not harmful but its 100% clamp makes it not required. Background service my arse. MS should remind if that fact.
  The Zook  

used in the search function to find files or folders can be turned on and off use "START- SEARCH files folders
  Marc  

It appears to me sometimes every 30 seconds, and it is very disgusting... if you have the same problem go to Start - Search - Change Preferences - Without index server and press disable index server. My windows it is in spanish so I don't know exactly the same words that are goinna appear to you, but anyways it's something like that.
  Shleper  

it takes my lot of CPU n i am not able to work plz tell the the rite way to remove dis stupid file.
  Amit  

cpu means Cideamon.exe Plus Uforever
  Lartz   (further information)

It is a legitimate indexing service that is part of Microsoft. that can slow down the computer. Microsoft has a page explaining how to turn it off. See support.microsoft.com/kb/899869
  Arthur   (further information)

regardless of whether it uses IDLE cpu or not. it still thrashes the shit out of your hard drive. go on, show me a way to make it use idle I/O instead of slowing down my system to a dog with hard drive thrashing and ill be impressed.
  matt  

It is not a virus & suposedly not Spyware but on the other hand it is spying on you by indexing every file, program & registration number on your computer & sending the data to Microsoft. In effect it is Microsoft Autherised Spyware, how else do they catch all those software pirates every year. If you have a good (non windows) firewall (Zone Alarm) just deny it internet access & set it to remember the settings for next time it trys to sneakily give away all your personal PC information to Microsoft. They wouldnt admit to it but it but they COULD sell the info gathered to other companies
  Not a Microsoft Fan  

It indexes your files for faster searching. To disable right click C and uncheck "allow indexing" in properties.
  Milliamp  

It is an indexing service for windows. if you disable it it will enable more cpu but at the cost of HD speed.
  another nathan  

I think you won't have anyproblem until your computer 's CPU have been used up to 100 by this service
  MrBoong  

Indexes file on your hard drive, so that when you search for files, the results appear much much faster. This program only runs when your computer is idle, therefore it occupies as much cpu power as possible, but only while idle (that is, when you are not in front of your computer, when you are not using it). Therefore, it should not be slowing down your computer whatsoever (maybe a little while this service is stopping, after you come back to your computer, but in general, it will not)
  Rob  

This is annoying when it randomly starts and uses 80-90% cpu. I notice it as I have one of those new Intel D processors and fans!
  John (programmer)   (further information)

It is an indexing service by Microsoft but it is not neccessary . I never liked it, my computer can live without it. But you can't delete it. You computer will be alive if you do manage to delete it. it slows down your computer and not everyone has 1gb of RAM to suffice your needs.
  Tea  

it takes 50% or more cpu usage
  Ajay  

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