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Microsoft warns Windows 11 recovery feature uses up to 50GB of storage, but for a good cause

Windows 11 has introduced a Point-in-Time restore feature that can use up to 50GB of storage. This space is not pre-reserved. The feature allows users to revert their systems when updates fail.

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A new recovery feature called Point-in-Time restore has been introduced to Windows 11.

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  1. Microsoft Warns Point-in-Time Restore May Use 50GB of Storage

    Windows 11 has introduced a Point-in-Time restore feature that can use up to 50GB of storage. This space is not pre-reserved. The feature allows users to revert their systems when updates fail.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Point-in-time restore feature can use up to 50GB of storage.
    • Storage for the Point-in-time restore feature is not pre-reserved.
    • Update KB5095093 addresses runaway disk usage linked to CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal.
    • Microsoft is force-upgrading all Windows 11 home PCs to version 25H2.
    • A July 2026 security update is scheduled for July 14.
    • Microsoft has confirmed a 26H2 update for x86-64 PCs.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The new backup feature can erase all restore points at once.
    • A new Screen Tint mode is coming to Windows 11.
    • Slow shutdowns in Windows 11 have been fixed.
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