Event ID - 7011

Event Id7011
SourceMicrosoft-Windows-Search
DescriptionDirectory location <%2> is invalid. The application configuration cannot be read. Reinstall the application.%1
Event InformationAccording to Microsoft :
Cause :
This event is logged when directory location is invalid.
Resolution :
Reinstall Indexing Service
Note :
To perform this procedure, you must have membership inAdministrators, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority.
To reinstall Indexing Service:
1.ClickStart and then clickControl Panel.
2.InClassic View of the Control panel, double-clickPrograms and Features.
3.In the left pane, clickTurn Windows features on or off.
4.If theUser Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then clickContinue.
5.Clear theIndexing Service check box, and then clickOK.6.When prompted to restart the computer, clickRestart Now.
7.After the computer restarts, clickStart and then clickControl Panel.
8.Double-clickPrograms and Features.
9.ClickTurn Windows features on or off .
10. If theUser Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then clickContinue.
11.Select theIndexing Service check box, and then clickOK.
12.When prompted to restart the computer, clickRestart Now.
Verify :
To verify that files are being indexed:
1.ClickStart and then clickRun.
2.In theRun dialog box, typenotepad.exe. Notepad should open.
3.Type an unusual keyword or phrase in the new document, and then save the file to your My Documents directory or to another directory that is being indexed.
4.ClickStart, and then type your new keyword or phrase in theSearch box. The file you created using Notepad should appear in the Search Results window.
Reference LinksEvent ID 7011 from Source Microsoft-Windows-Search

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