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Can't reset your Windows 11 or 10 PC? Microsoft rushes out fix after breaking vital recovery features

The August update for Windows 11 and 10 broke recovery features That includes options to reset the PC and fix problems using Windows Update All of these fail to work after the most recent patch, but ...
Windows Central

Windows bug blocks “Reset my PC” feature — here’s how to fix the issue

Microsoft confirmed an issue that can cause resetting or recovering a PC to fail on Windows 11 and Windows 10. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: August security updates break Windows recovery, reset

Microsoft has confirmed that the August 2025 Windows security updates are breaking reset and recovery operations on systems running Windows 10 and older versions of Windows 11. "After installing the ...
PC World

Planning a Windows 11 PC reset? Use this free app to simplify things

But re-installing all your favorite and necessary apps can be a right pain, and it even means opening Edge to download Chrome (shudder). Fortunately, there’s an app that simplifies all of that: Ninite ...
ZDNet

Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

Fixes a flaw that impacted the Windows reset and reinstall tools. The patch affects certain versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. To install the patch, head to Windows Update under Settings. Get more ...
techtimes

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Explained: Why Your PC Won't Turn Off and How to Fix It

Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...