What does index generation mean?

[SF2MJ]

What does index generation mean?

Every now and then when i go to shut down my PC i get a message saying "index generation" and a counter bar counting down next to it.

I can click "end now" and it then proceeds to shut down my PC normally.I just wanted to know what it is?

[BlackKnight]

Indexes are generated by and used for searching applications. You installed any? Microsoft, Yahoo and Google all have their own desktop search things- likely one of these is the cause.

[SF2MJ]

Indexes are generated by and used for searching applications. You installed any? Microsoft, Yahoo and Google all have their own desktop search things- likely one of these is the cause.

 

 

 

Does limewire have it?

I recently updated my firefox.

I also wanted to know if it's harmful in anyway.

Edited July 20, 2008 by SF2MJ

[Agozer]

No, indexing is not harmful.

[SF2MJ]

Phew! thanks for that.I was abit worried.

[Inky]

you should be more worried about what else limewire installed that you may not know about.....

[SF2MJ]

You mean like some kind of spyware?.

[BlackKnight]

Straight to the point- don't use Limewire.

[SF2MJ]

Well what do you guys recommend?.What program can i use that lets me do what limewire does.Without any risk of anything?.

Edited July 20, 2008 by SF2MJ

[Inky]

I hear frostwire is spyware free. I just use torrents.

[SF2MJ]

Have there been people busted for using limewire?.