This New Windows Feature Fixes (Almost) Any OS Corruption
Windows 11's "Fix Problems Using Windows Update" feature allows users to repair system corruption without losing apps, settings, or files, unlike the "Reset This PC" option.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- "Fix Problems Using Windows Update" reinstalls Windows while preserving apps, settings, and files.
- Available in Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer, but not in Windows 10.
- The process is simpler than the previous manual method involving the Windows media creation tool.
- Initiate the repair via Settings > System > Recovery > "Fix Problems Using Windows Update".
TAKEAWAYS
- This feature offers a non-destructive way to repair Windows system corruption.
- Users should try other troubleshooting methods before using this feature.
- The feature was introduced to the general release in early 2024.
- Windows 10 users must still use the manual repair process.