Highlights:

  • The feature was first announced by Microsoft in a blog post around half a year ago, but based on its testing in public Windows 11 test versions, it appears to be nearly ready for prime time.
  • According to Windows Latest, the new functions might be included in the Windows 11 Moment 5 Update, which is scheduled to be released in February 2024.

According to reports, Windows Update from Microsoft Corp. will include a built-in recovery mechanism that will let customers reinstall Windows 11 without erasing their current data.

The new function, which Windows Latest discovered recently, can be accessed by selecting a new setting named “Fix problems using Windows Update.”

The report states that with Windows 11, users may find the new setting by going to Settings > System > Recovery. Currently, only users who are a part of the Windows Canary Channel are allowed to test new features before they are made accessible to the public.

The feature was first announced by Microsoft in a blog post around half a year ago, but based on its testing in public Windows 11 test versions, it appears to be nearly ready for prime time.

Users who wish to update, repair, or reinstall the operating system without losing any data—including files, documents, images, videos, or apps—might find this function especially helpful. “This operation reinstalls the OS that you have and will not remove any files, settings, or apps. Devices may need to complete in progress updates prior to this process taking effect,” the company mentioned.

Previously, Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool’s “In-Place Upgrade” option was the best approach to recover or reinstall Windows 11 without losing any files. Although users can do the same task with both this and the more recent option, the In-Place Upgrade is known to be a somewhat time-consuming procedure. The new functionality will speed up the Windows recovery procedure considerably.

According to Windows Latest, the new functions might be included in the Windows 11 Moment 5 Update, which is scheduled to be released in February 2024. Like past “Moment” upgrades, this one will be cumulative in nature and will normally be distributed via Windows Update.

Additionally, it is anticipated to be the final small update for Windows 11 before a much larger one scheduled for 2025. New quality-of-life features like improved support for digital pens and the option to remove specific programs, including Microsoft Edge and Cortana, will also be included in the minor update.