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Microsoft Tests Optional Modern Run Dialog for Windows 11 After 30 Years

Discovered in preview builds, the WinUI 3 version is toggleable in Advanced settings, remaining unannounced.

Overview

  • The redesign adopts Fluent Design with rounded corners, a larger layout, app icons, and a list of recent commands.
  • The feature runs alongside the classic Run box, which now also supports a dark theme.
  • The modern UI is hidden by default in current preview builds and is not yet fully functional, according to early reports.
  • Users can enable it via Settings > System > Advanced settings, with the legacy dialog available by default.
  • The experiment surfaced after X user @Phantomofearth spotted it, with reports noting a WinUI 3 implementation observed in both Server and consumer previews.