On a Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer, when you save a 2007 Microsoft Office offline file while you are working offline, the index of this file is removed from the Windows Search index.

Assume that you have a document that contains custom properties. In Windows XP or in any pre-Windows XP operating system, the Content Indexer service can index these custom properties. However, in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008, the Content Indexer service cannot index these custom properties as expected.

On a Windows Vista-based Tablet PC that has Microsoft Office Outlook installed, the Windows Search Indexer crashes. When this issue occurs, you receive the following error message:

Microsoft Windows Search Indexer stopped working and was closed. A problem caused the application to stop working correctly. Windows will notify you if a solution is available.

When the Windows Search Indexer crashes, you cannot search in Outlook. In this situation, you must restart both the Windows Search Indexer and Outlook.

Curious how your computer compares to others? Here’s a site where you can share and compare your Windows Experience Index. Keep reading →