Microsoft Adds Built-In Speed Test to Windows 11, Replacing Bing-Based Tool
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Updated · ZDNet · Oct 28
Microsoft Adds Built-In Speed Test to Windows 11, Replacing Bing-Based Tool
3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Oct 28
Summary
Windows 11’s latest Insider Experimental build adds an in-system internet speed test, letting users check download and upload performance without opening a browser.
The new tool replaces the current shortcut that sends users to a Bing page, moving the test into Quick Settings and the network icon’s right-click menu.
Microsoft says the feature can be enabled through Feature Flags in Insider settings; after a restart, results appear directly in Windows with a live speed graph.
The tool appears to be powered by Ookla Speedtest, and side-by-side checks produced similar results, though a wider rollout to all Windows 11 users may still take time.