Microsoft has launched an update that offers A first look at the improved search in Windows 11. This function is hand in the artificial intelligence to access files, configurations and others without the need to type the full name. The technological giant wants to end one of the biggest problems that the operating system has dragged for years.
According to An official blog postMicrosoft released a new version of Windows 11 within the Insider program. While compilation includes multiple aggregates, the most prominent function is the improved search, a feature presented during its Ignite 2024 conference.
The New Windows 11 search Use AI models to locate files using associated words and phrases. This is possible thanks to semantic indexation, a technology that improves the precision and relevance of search results by understanding the meaning and context of words in a consultation.
This Allows the system to interpret the intention behind search consultationsinstead of depending solely on exact coincidences of keywords. For example, a search for “bridge at sunset” will recover relevant image files, even if the names of the files or metadata do not explicitly contain those terms.
Similarly, a search for “travel budget to Europe” will locate relevant documents according to its content, regardless of specific file names. Functionality extends to configuration recoveryallowing users to locate the system configuration through descriptive consultations such as “change my topic.”
How to activate the improved search on Windows 11
The improved Windows 11 search operates through multiple interfacesincluding file explorer, the taskbar search box and within the configuration application. Users can configure indexed locations through Configuration > Privacy and safety > Searching in Windowswith an option for “improved” indexation to cover all local storage.
It is important to mention that The initial implementation restricts the search for locally stored files Within indexed locations. Microsoft revealed that cloud storage suppliers, such as OneDrive or Google Drive, will be integrated into a subsequent update.
Compatible file formats for documents include .txt, .pdf, .docx, .doc, .rtf, .PPTX, .PPT, .XLS and .XLSX. While the picture search admits the .jpg/.jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp e .ico formats.
Microsoft has limited this feature to new co -pilot+ PCbecause semantic indexation uses the dedicated neuronal processing unit (NPU) of Snapdragon chips. According to the technological, Hardware performs local data processingwhich allows search functionality to operate without connection. Microsoft promised to expand it to other computers with Intel and AMD chips in the future.
To access the improved Windows 11 search you need to subscribe to the Insider program and download the compilation 26120.2992 (KB5050083), available within the DEV channel.
