Microsoft testing super-fast way to reinstall Windows: What will change
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Microsoft is currently testing a feature for the automatic and quick reinstallation of the Windows 11 operating system.
The following sources were used while preparing this material: Windows Blogs, SiliconAngle, TomsHardware.
Overview of the feature
Information about this new feature from Microsoft was first announced in July 2023. The company emphasized that it would assist users in downloading and installing a "restored" version of the operating system.
According to developers, this feature can be useful in various cases, primarily aimed at supporting security and device updates.
The new feature is called "Fix problems using Windows Update" and allows users to forget about backing up or moving data to external drives.
How to reboot the PC with a single click
To quickly reboot the Windows OS using the new feature, users will need to:
1. Go to the Settings menu.
2. Navigate to the System section.
3. Open the Recovery menu.
4. Click Fix problems using Windows Update.
During this process, the system will automatically update the current version of the user's operating system without deleting personal data and existing computer settings or programs.
Instruction (screenshot: blogs.windows.com)
When quick reboot will become available
Currently, the quick reboot feature is only available in the new beta version of Windows 11.
According to experts, the "Fix problems using Windows Update" command may be fully launched in the final version of Windows 11 and will appear on users' computers in early 2024.
