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Article Summary: This article addresses how to install Windows Search Service on a server running Windows Server 2012 R2 Core using Windows PowerShell

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Solution:

Perform the following steps to install Windows Search Service on a server running Windows Server Core.

1. Type Start PowerShell in the Command Prompt window to start Windows PowerShell.

2. Type Install-WindowsFeature Search-Service and press Enter to install the Windows Search Service.

Additional Information:

This information applies to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

Additional information about Windows Search Service can be found on TechNet.

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