Easier reinstallation: Microsoft tests "cloud download" for Windows 10
Microsoft wants to make reinstalling Windows 10 easier in the future. The company is currently testing a function called "cloud download". You should then no longer need a USB stick to reinstall the operating system on your computer.
As the US tech blog The Verge reports, the tests at Microsoft are only running internally so far. The new function is said to be similar to the one Apple offers when reinstalling macOS. There you can already download the operating system from the cloud. Microsoft also already offers a similar option for its own Surface models with "recover from the cloud".
Windows 10 also runs on computers from other manufacturers. Until now, these computers have often stored a version of the operating system on a protected area of the hard drive for recovery. However, this means you lose several gigabytes of storage space. And if you download the software for a new installation, you will need a USB stick to get it onto the computer.
In its current tests, Microsoft's main focus is likely to be on getting the function to work reliably on devices from all manufacturers and supporting all important drivers.
A step towards Windows Lite
The "cloud download" could also be an important component of Windows Lite. Microsoft is reportedly working on a simplified version of its operating system that is reminiscent of Chrome OS on Chromebooks. The slimmed-down software should place as few demands as possible on the hardware. With a restore option from the cloud, the devices could save storage space and do without a USB port. <p
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