Until now, Microsoft has implemented changes to the Windows installation experience. These changes not only result in a cleaner and more consistent aesthetic but also enhance the “Repair my PC” option. The appearance of the installer has been updated, and the “Repair my PC” option has been made more prominent and obvious. These modifications aim to align the bare-metal (clean) OS installation experience with the current upgrade and installation experience available for devices already running the Windows OS.

Windows Insiders can access the refreshed Windows Setup experience by downloading the ISOs for Build 26040 and then performing a clean install on their PC or in a Virtual Machine (VM). Microsoft has provided important instructions for those interested in trying out this new setup. It is important to note that the Windows Setup experience is fully offline, so any feedback should be filed in the Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Install and Update > Windows Installation. Users are advised to take note of any issues encountered during the setup, as they will not be able to submit feedback on that PC until after the setup completes and they log into Windows.

Alternatively, feedback can be filed on a separate PC, provided that the build number and any error codes experienced are included.