Microsoft confirms major Windows 11 Search improvements after years of complaints

Microsoft has acknowledged the long-standing complaints about Windows 11 Search and is working on significant improvements to address issues like slow results and irrelevant web suggestions. The Windows team is committed to enhancing performance and reliability across various aspects of the operating system, including File Explorer and the taskbar. Users have expressed concerns about the cluttered and inefficient nature of Windows Search, prompting the Windows Shell Product Head, Tali Roth, to confirm upcoming enhancements for a simpler and less distracting search experience. Microsoft aims to refine the ranking system in Windows Search results to prioritize installed apps, core system components, and local files over external suggestions. The company is also focusing on streamlining the user interface and reducing reliance on web integrations to improve the overall search functionality.