Windows 11 can be reinstalled faster and without losing files

Windows 11 They promise to add several new features in their big update in 2024. Among them is the ability to reinstall the operating system much faster and without losing files saved on the computer’s hard drive or SSD.

Microsoft plans to introduce a new option for follow the Windows 11 reinstallation process using Windows Update. With just one click, the technology behind the Software Update Manager can start this process.

This not only promises to simplify the procedure, but also reduce the time required to complete it. This feature is already being tested in the latest Windows 11 Canary Channel update, available to users participating in the Windows Insider program.

Once this tool reaches the stable version of Windows 11, users will have an easy way to recover their PC in the event of a critical software failure without putting their files at risk. All they have to do is enter Settings -> System -> Recovery. There you will find a new option called “Fix problems using Windows Update”.

This utility will reinstall the version of Windows 11 on which the computer is running, preserving both the files and documents on the drive, as well as installed applications and saved settings.

Windows 11 will make it easier to reinstall without losing files

It’s worth noting that this is not the first time that Windows 11 allows you to reinstall it without deleting files, installed programs, or settings selected for the software. There is a method called in-place update This requires downloading an ISO image of the operating system and running it locally.

In this way, the computer is diagnosed and Windows 11 is reinstalled in an attempt to solve detected problems. This feature allows you to avoid deleting personal files or to completely format the partition on which the software is installed.

While this is a useful method for resolving problems caused by corrupted system files or driver incompatibilities, among others, it has a serious drawback: takes too long. Not only because you need to download the latest version of Windows 11, but also because the reinstallation process is extremely tedious. In fact, it makes computer reboots several times before working again.

That’s why the new ability to reinstall Windows 11 directly through Windows Update promises to be a game-changing change. This will make the whole process faster and safer, and will also reduce the load on your computer.

If Windows Insider testing goes smoothly, this Windows 11 recovery feature is expected to arrive early next year. The utility will be included in the package Moment 5, what Microsoft will launch in February. This is expected to be the only major operating system update next year. While it will continue to receive bug fixes and security improvements, it won’t be until 2025 that it will have a version with important new features.