Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3624 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The latest update introduces enhancements to Windows Search, enabling users to more efficiently locate documents, photos, and settings throughout Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs.
The updated search model incorporates semantic indexing alongside traditional lexical indexing, enabling users to conduct searches in File Explorer, the Windows Search on the taskbar, or within Settings. Furthermore, users now have the capability to find photos stored in the cloud by utilizing their own terms in the search box. Support for PCs powered by AMD and Intel with Copilot+ is anticipated shortly.
Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.3624 to the Release Preview Channel
Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.3624 (KB5053656) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100).
Gradual rollout
The following features and improvements might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually. Text bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented.
[Improved Windows Search]
- New! Finding your documents, photos, and settings across Windows 11 is easier on Copilot+ PCs with improved Windows Search, powered by semantic indexing models along with traditional lexical indexing. Whether it’s searching in File Explorer, in the Windows Search on your taskbar, or in Settings – just type what’s on your mind to find it on your Copilot+ PC. You no longer need to remember file names, exact words in file content, or settings names. Searching for settings like “change my theme” will work within the Settings app for now. Thanks to the power of the 40+ TOPS NPU onboard Copilot+ PCs, these search improvements work even when you’re not connected to the internet. For more info, see semantic search on Copilot+ PCs. Available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs coming soon.
- New! Locating your photos stored and saved in the cloud is getting simpler on Copilot+ PCs You can use your own words in the search box at the top right corner of File Explorer like “summer picnics”. In addition to photos stored locally on your Copilot+ PC, photos from the cloud will now show up in the search results together. Exact matches for your keywords within the text of your cloud files will also show in the search results. You can try this experience out today with your personal OneDrive when signed in with your Microsoft account and connected to the internet. To learn more, see semantic search on Copilot+ PCs. Available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs coming soon.
Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.3624 to the Release Preview Channel
