Microsoft announces new Cloud Rebuild recovery feature for Windows 11
Microsoft is introducing Cloud Rebuild for Windows 11, a new recovery feature designed to restore systems even when they fail to boot.
The obvious questions
What does Cloud Rebuild do?
It allows users to restore Windows 11 from the cloud, providing a path to fix a computer even if it will not boot.
Does the recovery process include drivers?
Yes, coverage confirms that the cloud-based recovery process includes drivers.
Are there other updates to Windows 11?
Yes, coverage notes the general availability of Point-in-Time Restore and mentions experimental builds that include a movable taskbar.
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The story so far
Microsoft is rolling out Cloud Rebuild, a recovery tool for Windows 11 that allows users to restore their operating system from the cloud. The feature aims to facilitate repairs even when a computer is unable to boot successfully. It is noted that the restoration process includes necessary drivers.
Coverage from outlets including PCWorld, TechRepublic, Campus Technology, Neowin, BleepingComputer, XDA, and ZDNET highlights the release of this recovery option alongside the general availability of Point-in-Time Restore. Additional reports mention that these features are appearing in recent Windows 11 experimental and beta builds. Future updates will clarify the full public release schedule for these tools.
Coverage does not yet specify when Cloud Rebuild will move out of testing phases to reach all Windows 11 users.
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Who reported it (8)
- Windows 11’s new Cloud Rebuild can fix your PC even when it won’t boot PCWorld · 45d ago
- Microsoft Makes Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore Generally Available TechRepublic · 45d ago
- Point-in-Time Restore Now Generally Available for Windows 11 Campus Technology · 45d ago
- Microsoft rolls out two new Windows 11 Beta builds with small fixes and a free K-12 upgrade Neowin · 45d ago
- Microsoft testing new Cloud Rebuild Windows 11 recovery feature BleepingComputer · 45d ago
- Windows 11 will soon let you recover your PC from the cloud, and yes, it includes the drivers XDA · 45d ago
- New Windows 11 Experimental builds bring Cloud rebuild recovery option and movable taskbar Neowin · 45d ago
- You can soon restore Windows 11 from scratch even if it can't boot up ZDNET · 45d ago broke it first
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