Policy
Indexer data location
Store indexer database in this directory. This directory must be located on a local fixed drive.
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Search
Policy ID
5f977596467fInternal name
DataDirectoryRegistry
Copy registry mappings
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\DataDirectoryPolicy notes
Store indexer database in this directory. This directory must be located on a local fixed drive.
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