Windows 10: Am I indexing my Outlook Data Files twice?

I recently installed Outlook, added a new hard disk for my data files and then moved the data files from the original drive of install onto the new disk (D into the Users subdirectory … all good so far.


My next brain wave was to ensure that the new Users directory was indexed and so I added this to the indexed locations (see attached image).


In doing this, I noticed that Microsoft Outlook (see image) is also included in the indexed locations and I cannot find what this 'Microsoft Outlook) references in terms of files.


So am I indexing the Outlook data files twice and if so, should I remove the permissions for indexing, for the Outlook Data files on the new D: drive?





Many thanks in advance,


Mike

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