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Windows Central
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Sean Endicott

Can't boot your Windows 11 PC? This new feature can fix your system remotely, helping prevent another CrowdStrike BSOD disaster.

Kevin Addley, VP Marketing & Growth at Future photographs a BSOD at JFK airport.

What you need to know

  • Microsoft announced several security features at Ignite 2024.
  • The tech giant introduced the Windows Resiliency Initiative during the conference, which focuses on strengthening security through enhanced admin privilege controls, improved identity protection, and learning from recent incidents, such as the CrowdStrike disaster that occurred this past July.
  • Quick Machine Recovery, one of the key features announced, allows IT admins to execute targeted fixes from Windows Update remotely even if a PC is unable to boot.
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