Microsoft introduced a new tool called ‘Quick Machine Recovery’ at its Ignite conference this week.
The feature is designed to help organizations remotely restore computer systems following major outages.
IT administrators will be able to implement “targeted fixes” through Windows Update, even if machines cannot boot.
This initiative responds to the CrowdStrike outage earlier this year that affected millions of Windows devices.
“As the security landscape evolves, we continuously enhance Windows’ security and resilience, ensuring it remains a secure platform for our partners, developers and customers. A strong security posture is essential for your business, and a shared responsibility across our ecosystem,” said David Weston, Vice President Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft.
“Our first step is born out of the learnings from the July incident with the announcement of Quick Machine Recovery. This feature will enable IT administrators to execute targeted fixes from Windows Update on PCs, even when machines are unable to boot, without needing physical access to the PC,” he added.
According to Weston, the remote recovery function will unblock employees from broad issues much faster than what has been possible in the past and will be available to the Windows Insider Program community in early 2025.
Additionally, Microsoft is revamping how anti-malware products interact with the Windows kernel to enhance reliability.
The company introduced ‘Safe Deployment Practices’ for security vendors to ensure gradual updates and minimize risks.
New security features for Windows 11 PCs include Credential Guard and BitLocker enabled by default.
Insecure code and vulnerable algorithms have been removed to bolster system security.
