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The mssrch tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the MSSRCH.DLL file, a core component of Windows Search. User threads frequently report critical errors where SearchIndexer.exe crashes with MSSRCH.DLL as the faulting module, often accompanied by exception code c0000005. These issues are commonly seen on Windows 8.1 and may coincide with video hardware problems. Troubleshooting topics include analyzing reliability monitor logs, addressing application crashes, and resolving search functionality failures tied to this DLL.
  1. Basher

    Windows 8 Frequent Critical Errors: SearchIndexer and Video Hardware Issues on Windows 8.1

    Hey Guys, I keep getting to critical errors in the reliability centre as follows: Description Faulting Application Path: C:\Windows\System32\SearchIndexer.exe Problem signature Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: SearchIndexer.exe Application Version: 7.0.9600.16384 Application...
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    • appcrash application error critical error debugging error error reporting event viewer fault module internet access livekernelevent mssrch os version reliability centre search indexer system issues troubleshooting user reports video hardware windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support