SEARCH-MS is a Windows saved search format file extension. Microsoft defined this format. Files with .search-ms extension may be used on Windows. The most popular software supporting .search-ms is Microsoft Windows. Windows does not display the “.search-ms” extension. However, view it in file properties.
A .search-ms file enables searches in Windows. Windows Search Index monitors and stores changes made to files in a .search-ms file. This is used to quickly find files. These text files contain search criteria.
Possible problems opening .search-ms files include: file corruption, incorrect registry links, deleting file description from registry, incomplete installation of app supporting format, or malware infection.
If unable to open a .search-ms file, it does not necessarily mean lacking appropriate software. See tips on opening these files and programs that support them.
A .search-ms file extension relates to the Windows data indexing service. It stores custom search criteria. Double click to open in Searches folder. Use Notepad to view content. It likely cannot convert to other formats.
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