Microsoft Trials Windows 11 Search Redesign to Strip Out Ad Clutter

By Emma Roth · The Verge · 2026-07-13

Microsoft is experimenting with a streamlined desktop search interface that removes promotional tiles and suggested web content. According to reporting from The Verge, the updated layout focuses on local files and recently accessed items rather than trending quizzes or marketplac

Microsoft is experimenting with a streamlined desktop search interface that removes promotional tiles and suggested web content. According to reporting from The Verge, the updated layout focuses on local files and recently accessed items rather than trending quizzes or marketplac