Microsoft brings Quick Machine Recovery to Windows Server 2025 via October 2026 update
Microsoft says Windows Server 2025 will gain Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) once the October 2026 security update is installed, extending a feature previously limited to Windows 11. QMR boots a failing machine into the Windows Recovery Environment, runs a recovery tool, and sends crash data to Microsoft so it can remotely remove faulty drivers or updates. On Server 2025, cloud-based remediation is off by default and must be turned on through Group Policy settings.