Windows 11 will soon be able to reinstall itself and your drivers without a USB drive via new 'Cloud Rebuild' recovery method

Microsoft is introducing a 'Cloud Rebuild' feature for Windows 11, allowing users to reinstall the operating system and necessary drivers directly from the cloud without needing a USB drive. This recovery method is designed to restore PCs to a clean state even when the current OS is unbootable.
Why it matters
This feature simplifies technical troubleshooting for end-users, reducing the reliance on physical recovery media and potentially lowering support costs.
A new recovery option coming to Windows 11 will let you reinstall the OS and your drivers using the internet without a USB key, even when Windows itself is unbootable.
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