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Spotlight will not stop reindexing.

I recently upgraded my 2015 MacBook Pro 13 inch to Monterey and now Spotlight will not stop reindexing. It has been running for two weeks and is using almost all of the CPU capacity.

What do I do to fix this?


Posted on Jan 4, 2022 1:51 AM

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Jan 4, 2022 1:59 PM in response to Sully59

Is there are error message beyond saying the operation can not be completed?


Suggest downloading the Application Etrecheck directly from a well Respected ASC Contributor. 


The application is free or paid from added features. 


Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).


It will take a Snap Shot -  both the hardware and software.


 The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last )


We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.


This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.


The The Built in Security  is all that is required.

Jan 9, 2022 5:07 AM in response to Sully59

Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention.

Battery failure - Your battery is reporting that it needs to be serviced.


A - Find an Apple Authorized Service Provider and have the computer evaluated


SSD too slow - SSD is showing poor performance.


A - Find an Apple Authorized Service Provider and have the computer evaluated

More than one antivirus app - This computer has multiple antivirus apps installed. Antivirus software: Apple, CleanMyMac, and Trend Micro


A - CleanMyMac - read the first 600 posting related to this Application and Remove it as per the Developers Instructions.

Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.


Trend Micro Antivirus


A - There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. The only thing this software is Protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers of this software.


Same thing read the first 600 posting on the ASC Community. Remove it as per the Developers Instructions


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


System modifications - There are a large number of system modifications running in the background.


Runaway user process - A user process is using a large percentage of your CPU.

x86-only Apps - This computer has x86-only apps might not work on future versions of the operating system.

Kernel extensions present - This computer has kernel extensions that may not work in the future.



Spotlight will not stop reindexing.

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