Microsoft to improve Windows 11 search performance and speed

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:55 · Archive

Microsoft is rolling out a faster, more efficient search function for Windows 11 testers, built on its modern interface framework.

Microsoft has announced a redesigned search function for Windows 11 aimed at improving performance and efficiency. The update is being rolled out to testers in the Experimental channel, built on WinUI 3, the contemporary interface framework for Windows 11.

The new search is streamlined with a single-list interface, replacing the current two-pane layout with a preview pane. Microsoft says early testing shows 'substantial improvements in performance and memory usage', making search feel 'faster and more efficient from the moment you open it'. The search will also better handle typos and improve at guessing what users mean when searching for system options.

Microsoft plans to continue refining these features over the coming weeks. Later this year, the company will bring additional features to testing, including inline previews and details such as thumbnails, resolution and file size for searched items.

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