Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 search better — and it's about time
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Windows 11 search experience to testers in the Experimental channel, aiming for improved speed and efficiency. The new interface is built on WinUI 3, which reduces RAM usage and simplifies the layout into a single list. Additionally, the update introduces direct system actions and better handling of typos to enhance user convenience.
- ▪The new search feature is currently being tested in the Windows 11 Experimental channel.
- ▪It is built on the WinUI 3 framework to provide faster performance and lower memory consumption.
- ▪The interface has been simplified to a single list to reduce visual clutter.
- ▪Users will be able to perform system actions directly from the search box.
- ▪Future updates will include inline previews and Bing-powered information cards for queries like weather.
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Computing Software Windows Microsoft finally looks to fix Windows 11 search — it'll be faster and lighter on RAM usage, with nifty new 'actions' News By Darren Allan Published 8 October 2026 It's about time, mind… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock / Yuganov Konstantin) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Windows 11 search is getting a major overhaulIt'll be made faster, more efficient with RAM usage, and be tweaked to better understand what you're searching forMicrosoft is also adding 'actions' to allow users to directly adjust…
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