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Microsoft was using Windows 11's speed test to push Bing, now it's quietly backing down

Summary by Windows Latest
Windows 11's speed test shortcut used to open Bing in your browser. In Insider build 26340.9767, Microsoft moved the test into Quick Settings with a new Speed test tile, live progress and results for download, upload and ping, all powered by Speedtest. I tested it, and it finally feels like Windows.
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After installing the new Quality Preview update (Build 26340.9767) for Windows 11 version 26H2, Microsoft is introducing a series of particularly useful features that enhance the daily user experience. The focus is on the expanded control of the smartphone directly from the desktop, as well as the integration of a speed test for immediate […]

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In the new preliminary version of Windows 11 26H2 you can test the speed of the Internet connection directly in the quick settings.

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Windows Latest broke the news on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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