Windows 11 in-place repair allows you to reinstall your operating system using Windows Update.
Windows 11 will soon get a new way to repair the operating system via Windows Update. Windows 11 in-place repair The feature comes with build 25905 (on the Canary channel).
Windows 11 in-place repair feature introduced
In-place repair allows you to reinstall your operating system using Windows Update, but preserves your data, installed apps, and settings and personalizations. This can be a useful feature when something goes wrong with your operating system or Windows 11 has stopped working properly.
Windows 11 in-place repair feature introduced
To use in-place repair:
- Go to Settings > System > Recovery
- Click “Fix problems with Windows Update”
Windows Update will search for your current build and reinstall it. This feature is currently being tested on the Canary channel, but Windows 11 is expected to begin rolling out to all users in the coming months.
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What are the other innovations coming for Windows 11?
Build 25905 also includes a new option to remove Cortana and new 3D emojis. Cortana will be removed with Windows 11’s 23H2 update, so this new option allows users to uninstall it now. The new 3D emojis were a feature that Microsoft promised for Windows 11 in 2020. Finally, this feature is coming to Windows 11. These emojis look bigger, more detailed and more realistic than previous emojis. Also, they represent a wider range of emotions. In this way, users can communicate better and send more candid messages.
New 3D emojis also contribute to the visual design of Windows 11. It makes the operating system more attractive by making it look more lively and more energetic. This encourages users to use Windows 11 more. For example, new 3D emojis can be used in text-based messaging apps. In this way, users can communicate better and send more candid messages. Also, new 3D emojis are available on social media platforms. In this way, users can create more creative and interesting content.
Overall, the new 3D emojis make the visual design of Windows 11 more fun and appealing. This encourages users to use Windows 11 more.