- Build 28120.3032 for Windows 11 26H1 introduces Cloud Rebuild, which can fully reinstall Windows from WinRE using the system image and device drivers downloaded from Windows Update, even when the PC won’t boot and without requiring USB media, a custom image, or a working installation.
- The build fixes a Hyper-V issue that prevented Windows host folders shared through Plan9 from appearing or being accessible in Linux VMs.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update 28120.2760 for version 26H1 via the Beta and Experimental channels in the Windows Insider Program. This release includes various fixes as part of the Windows K2 initiative, along with new features.
According to the official notes, Windows 11 28120.2760 Windows 11 introduces Cloud rebuild, a new WinRE recovery option that can fully reinstall Windows 11 using the Windows image and drivers downloaded from Windows Update, even when the computer won’t boot.
The build also fixes a Hyper-V issue that prevented shared Windows host folders from appearing in Linux VMs when using Plan9.
What’s new on Windows 11 build 28120.2760 (Experimental)
These are the new features and improvements rolling out in the Experimental channel:
Cloud Rebuild gives Windows Recovery a major upgrade
Microsoft is introducing Cloud Rebuild, a new recovery option that can reinstall Windows 11 even when the operating system refuses to boot. The feature restores the computer to a clean, known-good state by downloading the Windows image and the device’s drivers directly from Windows Update, so you don’t need a USB drive, custom image, or a working installation to get the system back up and running.
In this preview, you can launch Cloud Rebuild from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) by going to Troubleshoot > Recovery and uninstall > Cloud Rebuild. You’ll need to connect WinRE to the internet using Ethernet or Wi-Fi, then review the target Windows build, edition, and language before confirming the data-loss warning and starting the rebuild.
Hyper-V fixes Linux VM folder sharing
A Hyper-V issue affecting Linux virtual machines has been fixed. Some applications using HCS-managed virtual machines could not properly share host folders with Linux guests through Plan9, causing shared folders from Windows to either disappear or become inaccessible inside the virtual machine.
Download Windows 11 update 28120.2760
To download and install these Windows 11 builds, enroll your Devices in the Experimental channel through the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program for the Future Platforms version, you can download the build from the “Windows Update” settings by turning on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option and clicking the “Check for Updates” button.
Alternatively, you can also download the ISO files from the Windows Insider Preview Downloads page. Specific preview builds are available for a limited time only.
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