How to Switch Out Of S mode in Windows 10
- 29 Jul 2022
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How to Switch Out Of S mode in Windows 10
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Windows 10 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode. There's no charge to switch out of S mode.
Attention: Switching out of S mode is one-way. If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to Windows 10 in S mode
Note: If you are blocked from switching and your device belongs to an organization, check with your administrator.
Watch a Video on how to switch out of S-Mode:>>> Windows 10 How to Switch Out of S Mode
Follow the instructions below to switch out of S mode.
- On your PC running Windows 10 in S mode, Windows Key-- > Click Settings (Gear Icon).
- Select Update & Security
- Select Activation (Lower Left of the screen)
- In the Switch to Windows 10 Home or Switch to Windows 10 Pro section, select the Go to the Store link.
Attention: If you also see an "Upgrade your edition of Windows" section, be careful not to click the "Go to the Store" link that appears there.
- On the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page that appears in the Microsoft Store, select the Get button and click Install. After you see a confirmation message on the page, you'll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store.
- After the installation, return to the Activation window and you should see that you are no longer running in S mode.
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