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Winsage

July 14, 2025

Windows 11 preview adds “quick machine recovery” for automatic PC repairs

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 with a feature called Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), currently in preview builds, designed to address boot failures. QMR uses the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to automatically connect to the internet and Microsoft’s servers for solutions during repeated boot failures. It was developed in response to a mid-2024 incident where a security update caused widespread outages. QMR introduces two modes: cloud remediation, which searches for fixes via Windows Update, and auto remediation, which continuously checks for and applies fixes automatically. Control over QMR varies by Windows edition, with Home users having it enabled by default and Pro and Enterprise users able to configure it. QMR is currently available to Windows Insider Program participants and is expected to be included in the Windows 11 25H2 update in late 2025.

Winsage

July 12, 2025

A new Windows feature could allow your PC to fix itself

Microsoft is introducing a feature called "quick machine recovery" for Windows users, currently available in Windows 11 Build 26100.4762. This feature allows PCs to autonomously troubleshoot and fix issues after a crash, such as a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), by booting into the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE). Quick machine recovery can connect to Microsoft’s servers to send crash data for analysis, eliminating the need for users to interpret error codes. It employs cloud remediation and auto remediation methods, though auto remediation is disabled by default on home PCs. The existing Startup Repair tool will still be available as a fallback option, and users can disable quick machine recovery if desired. Additionally, the build includes a refined "semantic search" capability in Settings, integration of Microsoft’s Reading Coach app, and the ability to export Recall snapshots to third-party applications in Europe.