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Microsoft announces a Windows 11 search overhaul that prioritizes local results, removes promotional web content, and more, rolling out to Windows Insiders (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)

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Microsoft announced an overhaul of Windows 11’s search functionality that emphasizes local results and eliminates promotional web content. The streamlined Search Box is being tested without ads or extra “fluff,” with the changes initially rolling out to Windows Insiders. This update aims to make the search experience more useful and focused.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Microsoft announces a Windows 11 search overhaul that prioritizes local results, removes promotional web content, and more, rolling out to Windows Insiders (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)
- Engadget·Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful
- The Verge·Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff
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