Microsoft redesigns Windows 11 search: faster, lighter on RAM, with 'actions'

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Windows 11 search to Experimental channel testers, built on WinUI 3 for better speed and lower memory usage. The panel is simplified to a single list, and new 'actions' let users change OS settings directly from the search box, with inline previews and Bing-powered cards coming later this year.

• Search rebuilt on WinUI 3 for faster performance and lower RAM use
• Panel simplified to a single list instead of list plus preview pane
• 'Actions' let users change Windows settings from the search box
• Inline file previews and Bing-powered cards like weather coming later