{"id":348886,"date":"2025-06-26T10:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T17:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=348886"},"modified":"2025-06-27T18:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T01:10:45","slug":"microsoft-windows-resiliency-initiative-enterprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-windows-resiliency-initiative-enterprise\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft\u2019s Windows Resiliency Initiative Brings Quick Machine Recovery, Connected Cache, and Secure Printing to Enterprises"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Resilience is no longer a luxury for modern organizations\u2014it\u2019s a strategic imperative. In an era where cyber threats and operational disruptions are increasingly sophisticated, Microsoft has introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windowsexperience\/2025\/06\/26\/the-windows-resiliency-initiative-building-resilience-for-a-future-ready-enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI)<\/a>, a comprehensive program designed to embed resilience and security deep into the Windows platform itself<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-ignite-2024-satya-nadella-reveals-new-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024<\/a>, WRI aims to make every digital environment powered by Microsoft products more secure, reliable, and adaptable. The initiative focuses on preventing, managing, and recovering from security and reliability incidents, ensuring organizations can mitigate issues swiftly and recover seamlessly across the Windows ecosystem<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ecosystem-collaboration-uniting-the-industry-for-a\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Uniting the Industry for a Resilient Windows Platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">A core pillar of WRI is ecosystem collaboration. In September 2024, Microsoft hosted the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windowsexperience\/2024\/09\/12\/taking-steps-that-drive-resiliency-and-security-for-windows-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit (WESES)<\/a>, bringing together endpoint security vendors and global government officials to strategize on improving resilience and protecting customers<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> This summit highlighted the shared responsibility of tech providers to openly share information about product functionality, updates, and disruption management.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Post-summit, Microsoft has worked closely with its <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/unified-secops-platform\/virus-initiative-criteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI)<\/a> partners to gather feedback and iterate on Windows platform capabilities. The new MVI 3.0 program requires partners to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Test incident response processes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Follow safe deployment practices (SDP) for Windows endpoint updates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Deploy security product updates gradually using deployment rings and monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">These requirements enable Microsoft to deliver greater stability, faster recovery, and reduced operational risk for enterprise customers<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Partner Perspectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Industry leaders have praised the initiative:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Bitdefender<\/strong> highlighted the modernization of Windows security architecture, enhancing protection while providing a seamless user experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>CrowdStrike<\/strong> emphasized the rigorous new standards introduced by MVI 3.0, which strengthen the overall ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>ESET<\/strong> commended the open dialogue and increased requirements for resilience, ensuring incidents are managed efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>SentinelOne<\/strong>, <strong>Trellix<\/strong>, <strong>Trend Micro<\/strong>, and <strong>WithSecure<\/strong> echoed the sentiment, stressing the value of collaboration and the benefits of a resilient, integrated security platform<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"actionable-guidance-the-windows-resiliency-initiat\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Actionable Guidance: The Windows Resiliency Initiative E-Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">To support organizations in building their own resilience strategies, Microsoft has released the <a href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/files\/windows11\/Windows-Resiliency-Initiative-eBook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Resiliency Initiative e-book<\/a>. This resource offers foundational practices, strategies, and tools to help IT leaders embed resilience into their platforms, moving from reactive to proactive security postures<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"product-innovations-building-resiliency-into-windo\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Building Resiliency into Windows 11 and Beyond<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">WRI is not just about high-level strategy\u2014it delivers tangible product innovations that make Windows more resilient, reliable, and easier to manage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>1. Streamlined Unexpected Restart Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348910\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-windows-resiliency-initiative-enterprise\/unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024&#215;576\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348910\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft\u2019s Windows Resiliency Initiative Brings Quick Machine Recovery, Connected Cache, and Secure Printing to Enterprises\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1-150x84.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=204&amp;ssl=1 204w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=409&amp;ssl=1 409w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=614&amp;ssl=1 614w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unexpected-restart-1920-x-1080-1024x576-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=819&amp;ssl=1 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Unexpected restarts can disrupt productivity and business continuity. Microsoft has streamlined this process in Windows 11 24H2, reducing downtime during unexpected restarts to about two seconds for most users. The new, simplified user interface (UI) improves readability and aligns with Windows 11\u2019s design principles, while still providing essential technical information<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>2. Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Devices that experience consecutive unexpected restarts may become stuck in the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE), often requiring significant IT intervention. <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/office-speed-boost-quick-machine-recovery-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) automates<\/a> fixes via Windows RE, enabling rapid remediation and restoring productivity without complex manual steps. QMR will be generally available later this summer for all editions of Windows 11 24H2, enabled by default on Home devices and configurable by IT admins on Pro and Enterprise editions<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>3. Microsoft Connected Cache: Saving Bandwidth, Boosting Efficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348909\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-windows-resiliency-initiative-enterprise\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,336\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348909\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft\u2019s Windows Resiliency Initiative Brings Quick Machine Recovery, Connected Cache, and Secure Printing to Enterprises\" width=\"1280\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-150x39.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mcc-ent-secure-content-delivery-diagram-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>In cloud-native work environments, reliable internet bandwidth is crucial. Microsoft Connected Cache improves bandwidth efficiency by allowing locally deployed cache nodes to serve Microsoft-published content to downstream Windows devices. This speeds up updates and reduces network strain, particularly during Windows upgrades, Autopilot provisioning, Intune app installations, and Autopatch updates. Connected Cache will be generally available in the coming weeks<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>4. Universal Print Anywhere: Secure, Flexible, Confidential Printing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Printing remains a potential vulnerability in enterprise environments. Universal Print Anywhere (also known as \u201cpull print\u201d) lets users securely release print jobs from any authorized printer, reducing the risk of sensitive documents being left unattended. This feature builds on secure QR code release functionality and leverages the Windows Protected Print infrastructure, giving IT admins more control over print options and enhancing security and efficiency<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>5. Hotpatching: Updates Without Interruptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Hotpatching enables Windows security updates to be installed monthly without requiring a restart, minimizing workflow disruption. Available through Windows Autopatch, this feature allows organizations to maintain up-to-date security without sacrificing productivity. Devices that do not meet hotpatch prerequisites will continue to receive regular security updates<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>6. Windows 365 Reserve: Instant Cloud PC Access for Business Continuity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Device disruptions\u2014whether due to loss, theft, or malfunction\u2014can severely impact productivity. Windows 365 Reserve provides organizations with secure, temporary access to pre-configured Cloud PCs, ensuring users can stay productive even when their primary device is unavailable. This service will soon be available for preview, offering a new layer of resilience for enterprise IT<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"preparing-for-a-digital-future-with-resilience-at\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Preparing for a Digital Future with Resilience at the Core<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft\u2019s Windows Resiliency Initiative represents a significant leap forward in enterprise security and reliability. By fostering deep ecosystem collaboration, providing actionable guidance, and delivering cutting-edge product innovations, Microsoft is empowering organizations to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions more effectively than ever before<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">As digital ecosystems grow more interconnected and complex, resilience is the foundation on which organizations can build competitive advantage and sustained success. Microsoft\u2019s commitment through WRI ensures that enterprises have the tools, strategies, and partnerships needed to thrive in an unpredictable world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For more details, organizations can explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/files\/windows11\/Windows-Resiliency-Initiative-eBook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Resiliency Initiative e-book<\/a>, learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Windows\/ccblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise<\/a>, and discover the latest in secure cloud-print infrastructure and Windows recovery tools\u2014all designed to make <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11<\/a> the most secure and resilient version yet<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Similar Posts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/post-quantum-cryptography-windows-insiders-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Rolls Out Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to Windows Insiders and Linux: Pioneering a Safer, Quantum-Ready Digital Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-retires-remote-desktop-app-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Retires Remote Desktop App for Windows, Mandates Switch to New and Improved Windows App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/paid-hotpatching-subscription-windows-server-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Server 2025 will be available now as a Paid Hotpatching Subscription Starting July 1st<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/end-of-support-surface-hub-windows-10-team-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Announces New End of Support for Surface Hub Windows 10 Team Edition and Other Products in 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-releases-windows-dev-home-preview-v0-15\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft releases new Windows Dev Home Preview v0.15 enhancing developer productivity with SSH keychain widget improvements, Quickstart Playground, and more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resilience is no longer a luxury for modern organizations\u2014it\u2019s a strategic imperative. In an era where cyber threats and operational disruptions are increasingly sophisticated, Microsoft has introduced the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), a comprehensive program designed to embed resilience and security deep into the Windows platform itself. Announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024, WRI aims to &#8230; <a title=\"Microsoft\u2019s Windows Resiliency Initiative Brings Quick Machine Recovery, Connected Cache, and Secure Printing to Enterprises\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-windows-resiliency-initiative-enterprise\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Microsoft\u2019s Windows Resiliency Initiative Brings Quick Machine Recovery, Connected Cache, and Secure Printing to Enterprises\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":348915,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2538],"tags":[1111,1403,761,1390,778,1466,941,1083,1510,275,1205,1213,1356,1078,1836,1228],"class_list":["post-348886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-windows","tag-amazon","tag-crowdstrike","tag-developer","tag-linux","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-ignite","tag-printer","tag-security","tag-surface","tag-windows","tag-windows-10","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-11-24h2","tag-windows-365","tag-windows-insider","tag-windows-server"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/windows.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1sLc","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":327577,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-ignite-2024-satya-nadella-reveals-new-ai\/","url_meta":{"origin":348886,"position":0},"title":"Microsoft Ignite 2024: Satya Nadella unveils major Copilot AI features, Windows updates, and more to help your productivity in keynote","author":"Dave W. 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