Microsoft released the optional KB5127936 preview cumulative update, bringing 41 changes to Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 26H2, upgrading them to builds 26200.9818 and 26300.9818. Key additions include a faster, more customizable File Explorer context menu, a Cloud rebuild feature that can reinstall Windows using files from Windows Update without USB media, and a refreshed Xbox Game Bar navigation with quicker access to power and exit options.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-10-29
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 recovery feature called Cloud Rebuild in Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9343. It reinstalls Windows directly from Windows Update even when the existing installation is corrupted or won't boot, eliminating the need for a USB recovery drive. The tool is accessed through the Windows Recovery Environment, which can now also reuse saved Wi-Fi credentials to connect during recovery.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-11
Windows Insider Beta Build 26220.9343 introduces Cloud Rebuild, a new recovery option that downloads a factory version of Windows 11 directly from Microsoft's servers instead of requiring a USB drive or custom image. The feature lives inside the Windows Recovery Environment under 'Reset this PC' and works over Ethernet or Wi-Fi, even restoring devices when the installed OS is too corrupted to boot normally.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-11
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