- 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 on stable versions of Windows 11
Microsoft is continually making adjustments to its Windows 11 operating system through patches that resolve user issues, and fortunately, its latest move is certainly a welcome one.
As Windows Central reports, 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.
This is a major step in the right direction for users who need to reset their PC, whether due to data corruption, malware, or simply 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 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 correct drivers and “without depending on the integrity of the installed operating system.”
Notably, Cloud Rebuild can still work when users cannot boot Windows 11, making life easier in a dire situation where the operating system is malfunctioning.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of Cloud Rebuild is driver acquisition, saving users a lot of time from manual downloads. This comes in handy for portable Windows 11 gaming PCs, where reinstalling drivers can be slightly complicated, especially without the necessary peripherals available for quick and easy navigation.
Cloud Rebuild is not yet available to all Windows users, but the phased rollout phase shouldn’t be too far away. Fortunately, this isn’t a feature that most users need urgently (at least I hope not), so the wait for it to arrive in Windows 11 stable updates shouldn’t be frustrating.
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