This is the easiest way to reinstall Windows 11 and fix the problem!

This article will show you how to use this tool.

How to reinstall Windows 11 using the Windows Update recovery tool

For the Windows Update recovery tool to be available on your system, you need:

1. Windows 11 version 22H2 (or later) with February 2024 update (or later) installed
2. Regular user accounts are not linked to Microsoft accounts at school or work
3. Internet connection

Without further ado, here are the steps to quickly reinstall Windows 11:

1. Click the Start menu and type "recovery options" - click the first result. You will now be in System > Recovery settings .
2. Click the Reinstall now button next to Fix problems using Windows Update .

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1. A confirmation box will appear. Click OK to get started. Windows Update will display progress as it begins downloading repair files and installing them.

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1. Once done, you can click the Restart Now button . Your PC may take a few more updates and reboots a few times. Once that final step is complete, you'll see the regular login screen.

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That's all it takes! You can continue to use your PC while the tool does its job, and restarting only takes a moment. The process is quick and painless, with no prompts to reconfigure anything.

A quick reinstall keeps all files, applications and settings intact

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The "Fix problems using Windows Update" tool is different from the "Reset this PC" option, which reinstalls Windows from scratch using Windows Cloud Download or Local Reinstall. And this new recovery tool is also different from a complete clean install of Windows 11.

Although there are times when other methods may be preferable, "Fix problems using Windows Update" is the more convenient option because it retains all your files, applications, and settings. First, you don't have to waste time tracking and reinstalling motherboard drivers. You also don't have to re-download all your programs or recreate how you organize your tasks using a virtual desktop.

Normally, you will want to back up all your important files before a clean install. But with this new recovery tool, you can skip that step too. Quick Reinstall is great when you just want to resolve issues in Windows 11 but need to get back to your tasks ASAP.

Marvin Fry

Update 24 August 2024