Windows 11 update KB5127936 adds Cloud Rebuild recovery tool
Cloud Rebuild reinstalls Windows and device drivers from Windows Update, removing the need for USB media. Microsoft says the rollout is gradual.
Microsoft has added a recovery feature called Cloud Rebuild to Windows 11 through the non-security update KB5127936, the company has confirmed. The tool lets users download both Windows itself and their device drivers from Windows Update and reinstall the entire system without USB media or a custom image.
Microsoft said the feature will roll out gradually rather than appearing for everyone at once. According to internet.watch.impress.co.jp, Cloud Rebuild is not an Insider-only test but a feature whose release is confirmed, and Microsoft has published details on its website.
Previously, users who wanted to recover a system had to prepare a recovery USB drive and store the necessary drivers on it.
Where to find the details
Microsoft's published documentation covers how Cloud Rebuild works and what the recovery process requires. Users on devices that have received the rollout are advised to check Windows Update for KB5127936.
Quick answers
What is Cloud Rebuild in Windows 11?
It is a recovery feature that downloads Windows and device drivers from Windows Update and reinstalls the whole system without USB media or a custom image.
Which update adds Cloud Rebuild?
The Windows 11 non-security update KB5127936.
Is Cloud Rebuild available to everyone now?
Microsoft says it is rolling out gradually, so it will not appear immediately for all users.