Microsoft Starts Testing Cleaner Windows Search without Ads
Microsoft says the update removes trending topics and sponsored carousels, adds source labels and typo fixes, and lets users disable web and Store suggestions.
- On Monday, Microsoft announced a cleaner Windows Search Box for Experimental channel Insiders, removing distracting tiles, trending topics, and promotional content to streamline the interface.
- The company aims to make the Windows interface more "calm" after users accused Redmond of overloading it with advertisements, seeking to simplify the experience by eliminating visual clutter.
- Users can now disable Web and Microsoft Store suggestions entirely in Settings, while local results will be "prioritized when they're the better match" for faster access to personal files.
- Enhanced typo tolerance now fixes searches like "utlook" to surface Outlook, while reliability fixes address crashes and loading hiccups that frustrated Windows Insider members for months.
- While currently limited to Experimental Insiders, these features should reach stable Windows builds within a few months, reflecting Microsoft's broader strategy to improve quality-of-life and regain user trust.
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