.SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS File Extension

Windows Search Connector File

A searchconnector-ms file extension contains search connector description data. It is related to the index and search service in Windows 7, 8, and 10. The searchconnector-ms file stores data for searc...

General Information

Title .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS File Extension
Extension .searchconnector-ms
Full Form Windows Search Connector File
File Type XML Configuration File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/windows-search-connector+xml

File Function

Primary Function Store search parameters
Additional Functions Facilitate Windows searches
Features Persist search configuration, Search integration

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Readable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with text editor

Use Cases

Custom Searches Yes
Search Export Yes
Search Template Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low, unless tampered
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup searches

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows Vista
Latest Version Included in Windows 10, 11

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .library-ms, .folder

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Search Included in Windows Windows
File Explorer Included in Windows Windows