Technology · 31 August 2026

Windows 11 update offers faster search without Bing results

The August optional update for Windows 11 lets users get a faster search experience by removing Bing and Copilot results. This cleaner version, build 26200.9278 or 26100.9278, reduces RAM use and improves search accuracy for apps and files. Users can force-enable the feature by installing update KB5120998 and running a ViVeTool command.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 22:18

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