14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has been working very hard to refine the experience with the search feature integrated into Windows, but this doesn’t necessarily mean everything is working exactly as expected.
However, the Redmond-based software giant is still focusing on getting Windows Search right by updating it with more information that could be relevant to users.
And as part of this approach, Microsoft has started integrating Microsoft Edge data right into the Windows Search results.
More specifically, the Windows Search will show Edge browser history and even recent tabs right in the Start menu when conducting a search. As spotted by WL, the feature is now rolling out to users, though the company is most likely using a phased release in an attempt to collect feedback and make sure everything is working just fine before the broad availability is reached.
Dedicated setting in Microsoft Edge
At this point, it’s not yet clear if the feature would be enabled by default, by Microsoft will still offer a dedicated option in Microsoft Edge to let users disable this behavior.
The new option will be located under Profiles in the configuration screen of Microsoft Edge and is called “Share browsing data with other Windows features.”
“When turned on, Microsoft Edge will connect local browsing data from this profile with the rest of Windows. Turning this feature on will help you find information from your history, favorites, top sites, and recent tabs more easily using features such as the search box on the taskbar in Windows. If you turn off this feature, Microsoft Edge will remove the data shared with Windows on the device and stop sharing any new browsing data from this profile,” Microsoft explains.
There’s currently no ETA as to when all users are supposed to receive the new feature in Microsoft Edge.