By Chris Harper
Publication Date: 2026-10-10 14:18:00
With the latest build, Microsoft Insider Program members have access to an overhauled Search feature, that can trigger many additional actions directly from the search window. In addition to the numerous changes introduced with 26H2, some of the new advanced search features come by way of WinUI 3. Not only does the updated Search offer many new features, however, it also performs better thanks to additional optimizations.
A major focus of the Windows Search WinUI 3 overhaul was to make results and their previews more informative, making it possible to find quick details without needing to open the file or File Explorer at all. This is readily apparent in the screenshots above, each of which shows a detailed preview of the source and the app it will open with.
Another big improvement to Windows Search with the WinUI 3…