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Microsoft launches Windows 11 Point-in-time Restore after July crash

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Microsoft has introduced a new Windows 11 recovery tool called Point-in-time Restore as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative. This feature aims to act as an "Undo button" for users, allowing them to revert their system to a previous stable state. The initiative was announced following a widespread crash affecting millions of Windows PCs in July 2024, which was reportedly caused by a CrowdStrike update. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily a system recovery tool for general users.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for an existing operating system, not a frontier release or significant industry shift.

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Microsoft launches Windows 11 Point-in-time Restore after July crash

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    Microsoft's new Windows 11 recovery tool is the ultimate Undo button - how to enable it After a CrowdStrike update caused millions of Windows PCs worldwide to c

    Microsoft's new Windows 11 recovery tool is the ultimate Undo button - how to enable it After a CrowdStrike update caused millions of Windows PCs worldwide to crash in July 2024, Microsoft announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative. The new Point-in-time Restore feature is a key…

    LINKS zdnet.com/…/windows-11-point-in-time-reco…

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