How to Prevent Spotlight from Searching the Entire Computer
Click the Apple menu., Click System Preferences., Click Spotlight., Click the Privacy tab. , Click the + button at the bottom of the empty list. , Navigate to the drive or folder you want to exclude., Click the Choose button., Repeat to exclude...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Click the Apple menu.
You'll find this in the upper-left corner. -
Step 2: Click System Preferences.
If the main System Preferences menu doesn't appear, click the Show All button at the top of the window.
The icon is a grid with 12 dots. , This is in the first section. ,,, All of the folder or location's contents, including any subfolders, will be excluded when selected. , The folder or location will be added to the list. , You can also drag and drop drives and folders directly onto the list to quickly add them. -
Step 3: Click Spotlight.
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Step 4: Click the Privacy tab.
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Step 5: Click the + button at the bottom of the empty list.
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Step 6: Navigate to the drive or folder you want to exclude.
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Step 7: Click the Choose button.
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Step 8: Repeat to exclude additional locations.
Detailed Guide
You'll find this in the upper-left corner.
If the main System Preferences menu doesn't appear, click the Show All button at the top of the window.
The icon is a grid with 12 dots. , This is in the first section. ,,, All of the folder or location's contents, including any subfolders, will be excluded when selected. , The folder or location will be added to the list. , You can also drag and drop drives and folders directly onto the list to quickly add them.
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