Cloud Rebuild is a new Windows 11 preview feature that reinstalls the OS from scratch — including latest updates and drivers — without a USB drive, even when Windows won't boot. Note: personal files and apps aren't preserved.

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Microsoft is previewing a new Windows 11 recovery feature called Cloud rebuild that can fully reinstall the OS even when it won't boot. Unlike the existing "Reset this PC" option, it automatically downloads Windows and the latest updates and drivers, requiring no USB drive or manual setup — though personal files and apps won't be saved.

You can soon restore Windows 11 from scratch even if it can't boot up - here's how

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