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Windows 11<\/a> now uses Semantic Indexing<\/strong> to improve the Windows Search feature across the File Explorer, Taskbar, and Start menu using AI. In this guide, I’ll answer everything you need to know about this feature.<\/p>\n

What’s Semantic Indexing on Windows 11?<\/h2>\n

Semantic Indexing is a technique that enhances how your computer’s files are indexed and searched. By leveraging AI, particularly Natural Language Processing (NLP), Semantic Indexing allows the operating system to understand and interpret the meaning behind your queries. This lets you find files, settings, and other content using natural, conversational language.<\/p>\n

For example, using this feature, you can create a search query on File Explorer that describes the file instead of providing keywords that are part of the tile, metadata, or content of the file.<\/p>\n

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Settings with Semantic Indexing \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the Settings app, you can search “change my theme” to find and open the relevant setting instead of having to know the name of the setting.<\/p>\n

What file formats are supported with the indexing?<\/h2>\n

The feature currently supports some file formats, including .txt, .pdf, .docx, .doc, .rtf, .pptx, .ppt, .xls, <\/strong>and .xlsx<\/strong> for documents and .jpg\/.jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, <\/strong>and .ico<\/strong> for images. This allows<\/span>\u00a0for comprehensive search results across different types of documents and images.<\/p>\n

This feature currently works for local files as well as for images and documents stored in OneDrive.<\/p>\n

Does the new Semantic Indexing replace the traditional index?<\/h2>\n

No, the new search capability works alongside the traditional search on AI-capable devices.<\/p>\n

What are the requirements for Semantic Indexing?<\/h2>\n

Semantic Indexing processes information using the on-device Phi Silica AI model, which means that the device requires a Neural Processing Unit (NPU)<\/a> to process the data. (You can check if your PC has an NPU<\/a> with these instructions.)<\/p>\n

As a result, this new feature is limited to Copilot+ PCs<\/a> featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series processors as well as Intel and AMD AI processors.<\/p>\n

For context, Phi Silica<\/a> is a derivative of the Phi-3.5-mini model<\/a>, containing 3.8 billion parameters. This compact and robust model is optimized for on-device performance for tasks such as Semantic Indexing without relying on cloud-based services.<\/p>\n

What languages currently support Semantic Indexing?<\/h2>\n

This new enhancement for search is available in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.<\/p>\n

How do I enable Semantic Indexing on Windows 11?<\/h2>\n

After installing Windows 11 build 26120.2992<\/a> through the Dev Channel, the indexing enhancement for the Windows Search feature should be enabled by default.<\/p>\n

However, if the option isn’t available and you have a compatible device with an NPU, you can turn it on manually by running the vivetool \/enable \/id:47942714<\/code> with the ViveTool<\/a> and then restarting the computer.<\/p>\n

Microsoft also recommends enabling the\u00a0“Enhanced”\u00a0<\/strong>index option in\u00a0Settings\u00a0<\/strong>>\u00a0Privacy & Security<\/strong>>\u00a0Searching Windows<\/strong>\u00a0for the best search experience.<\/p>\n

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Windows 11 Search Enhanced enabled \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If the enhanced search capability is available, you will know by clicking the search button in File Explorer, which will display a new colorful magnifier with an animation.<\/p>\n

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File Explorer with Semantic Indexing \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also, on Settings<\/strong> > System<\/strong> > AI Components<\/strong>, the “AI PHi Silica”<\/strong> component should be installed automatically.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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