- Microsoft’s new Windows 11 recovery method is available for Windows Insiders
- Cloud Rebuild allows users to reinstall Windows 11 and necessary drivers via the cloud, without a USB drive
- The feature should start rolling out to users of stable versions of Windows 11.
Microsoft continually makes adjustments to its Windows 11 operating system through patches that address user pain points, and fortunately, its latest move is certainly welcome.
As reported by Windows Central, Microsoft has implemented a new recovery method for Windows 11, known as Cloud Rebuild, which is available to Windows Insider users. Cloud Rebuild allows users to reinstall the operating system and drivers from the cloud without the need for a USB drive.
It’s an important step in the right direction for users who need to reset their PCs, whether due to data corruption, malware, or simply wanting to start over, especially since not all users have immediate access to another device to download a Windows image or a USB drive to install it.
Unlike the Windows Recovery Environment’s ‘Reset this PC’ option, Cloud Rebuild doesn’t let you keep personal files, but Microsoft says Cloud Rebuild reinstalls Windows with the appropriate drivers and “without relying on the integrity of the installed operating system.”
Notably, Cloud Rebuild can still work when users are unable to boot into Windows 11, making life easier in an extreme situation where the operating system is down.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of Cloud Rebuild is the acquisition of drivers, which saves users a lot of time on manual downloads. This is useful for portable gaming PCs running Windows 11, where reinstalling drivers can be a bit of a hassle, especially without having the peripherals needed for quick and easy navigation on hand.
Cloud Rebuild is not yet available for all Windows users, but the gradual rollout phase should not be far away. Fortunately, it’s not a feature that most users urgently require (at least I hope so), so waiting for its arrival in stable Windows 11 updates shouldn’t be frustrating.
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