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Microsoft rebuilds dead Windows PCs without local OS copies
Microsoft has introduced a technology that can rebuild a dead Windows 11 PC without requiring a local copy of the OS, as long as the machine has network connectivity and a network driver. The feature eliminates the need for USB sticks or external media for recovery. It targets enterprise and IT administrators managing fleets of devices.
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This is a practical convenience for IT admins, but the requirement for a working network driver limits its usefulness in cases where the network hardware itself is dead.
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