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How to Get Out of Windows 10 S Mode - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>S Mode is a restricted version of Windows 10 that can only install Microsoft verified applications through the Windows Store. S Mode is intended to provide added security by only allowing applications approved by Microsoft to be installed. For example, this means you cannot open a web browser and install a program from a website.</p><p>However, this can be overly restrictive for most users. If you bought a computer with Windows S Mode enabled, you can switch to the full version of Windows at no cost. It is advisable to make a backup of your files before making this change. </p><p><strong>NOTE: </strong>Once switched out of Windows 10 S Mode, the changes cannot be reverted.<p><br></p></p><p>Here's how to switch out of Windows 10 S Mode:</p><p>1. Open <strong>Windows Settings</strong> by clicking on the start button, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen and then click on <strong>Settings (the gear icon)</strong>.<p><br></p><p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/2u/2564yh4c7zm1.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/2u/2564yh4c7zm1.png" alt="2564yh4c7zm1.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>2. From the Windows Settings pop-up window, select the option for <strong>Update and Security</strong>, this should be the last item in the list.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/58/dtntwu23ak42.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/58/dtntwu23ak42.png" alt="dtntwu23ak42.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>3. Click on <strong>Activation </strong>under<strong> "Update & Security" </strong>on the left side of the screen.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/b8/bx495k0vz2md.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/b8/bx495k0vz2md.png" alt="bx495k0vz2md.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>4. Under "Windows specifications" on the About screen, click <strong>Change Product Key or switch to Windows 10 (Home or Pro - this will vary by computer)</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/js/7llcvcg4xjgi.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/js/7llcvcg4xjgi.png" alt="7llcvcg4xjgi.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>5. On the Activation window, click <strong>Go to Store</strong> below where you see “Switch to Windows 10 Home” or “Switch to Windows 10 Pro.”</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/zv/jacy24yqqjcc.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/zv/jacy24yqqjcc.png" alt="jacy24yqqjcc.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>6. Once in the Microsoft Store, click the <strong>Get</strong> button under “Switch out of S mode.”</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/g7/t0ae77ycv62a.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/g7/t0ae77ycv62a.png" alt="t0ae77ycv62a.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>7. Then click <strong>Install</strong> on the next screen.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/tm/a43pafsa5eov.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/tm/a43pafsa5eov.png" alt="a43pafsa5eov.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>8. A prompt will ask if you have saved all your files. To proceed, click <strong>"Yes, let's go"</strong></p><p>9. The upgrade will take place in the background over the next few minutes after which you will no longer be running S Mode.</p> </article> </main>
