If you’re a DIY computer enthusiast, you’ve probably reinstalled Windows countless times. This is often the quickest and easiest way to fix a faulty Windows installation, and while you might think this is an indictment on Windows itself, Microsoft clearly agrees, given the popularity of the Reset option alongside Restore.

These options typically use backup copies of system files stored elsewhere on your computer to replace your current Windows installation, but this can take a long time because the computer must find, extract, and copy the files using the same drive. However, if you have a fast Internet connection, there may soon be a much faster way to do this: downloading files from Windows Update.

This option is more similar to an existing recovery option rather than a reset tool, as it will preserve all user settings and files. But other than that it looks like a complete reinstall of the operating system. Microsoft says that “this feature will download and install a restored version of the operating system” and that the feature is designed to “keep your device secure and up to date.”

According to this Windows LatestThe new process should be significantly faster than the old method, especially if you’re doing this from a recovery USB drive. Of course, this requires that the machine to be rebuilt can be booted, so this is a limitation.

Frankly, this feature isn’t exactly new; It was introduced to Windows Insiders in July. However, WindowsLatest reports that this feature may be added in Windows 11’s next major feature update, known as Moment 5. This update is expected to arrive in late February or early March 2024, so watch out.