Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Microsoft Tests Quick Machine Recovery to Simplify Windows 11 Boot Failures

The automated recovery tool, integrated with the Windows Recovery Environment, is being refined through feedback from Windows Insiders.

  • Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) is part of Microsoft's Windows Resiliency Initiative, introduced to address boot failures in Windows 11.
  • Currently available in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3653, QMR is enabled by default for home users and offers both automated and manual recovery options.
  • The tool leverages the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to diagnose boot issues, send diagnostic data to Microsoft, and apply fixes via Windows Update.
  • QMR aims to reduce recovery time and effort by automating the process, benefiting both IT administrators and individual users.
  • Feedback from Windows Insiders is being gathered to refine the feature, marking a significant step in Microsoft's efforts to enhance system reliability.
Hero image