Anticipated to have been developed after the Windows outage.
Microsoft has launched a Quick Machine Recovery tool to enable remote restoration of unbootable devices through targeted Windows Update fixes.
According to SecurityWeek, Microsoft said the tool “will unblock your employees from broad issues much faster than what has been possible in the past."
Set to be introduced in the Windows Insider Program early next year, during the Ignite conference, the summer Windows outage may have pushed development faster on the tool.
Microsoft also advanced the implementation of Safe Deployment Practices, which involve gradual security product updates and minimization of adverse update impact, among anti-malware vendors.
"This change will help security developers provide a high level of security, easier recovery, and there will be less impact to Windows in the event of a crash or mistake. A private preview will be made available for our security product ecosystem in July 2025," Microsoft said.
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
