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Can I change the S mode disabled in Windows 11?


To switch Windows 11 in S mode to the regular version of Windows 11, you can permanently disable S mode .




The switch is free, but once disabled, S mode cannot be re-enabled. Here are the steps:




1. What is S mode in Windows 11?
2. Disable S mode in Windows 11:
3. What happens after the change?
4. Frequently asked questions
5. Exit S mode in Windows via PowerShell!





1.) What is S mode in Windows 11?



- S mode is a special configuration of Windows that only allows the installation of apps from the Microsoft Store and optimizes security and performance.

- Features such as installing applications from outside the Microsoft Store (e.g. Google Chrome or other software) are blocked in S mode.




2.) Disable S mode in Windows 11:



Step-by-step instructions:



1. Open Settings:

- Press `Win + I` to open Settings

2. Navigate to "System" → "Activation":

- On the left side, select "System" and then click "Activation" 3.

" Switch out of S mode":

- Under "Activation" you will see the "S Mode" section Click "Switch to Microsoft Store"

(this link appears below the note "Make sure this is a legitimate version of Windows")

4. Open Microsoft Store:

- In the Microsoft Store you will see a page with the option to " Switch out of S mode"

5. Confirm and complete the process: - Follow the instructions to turn off S mode 6. Once the process is complete, Windows will be automatically removed from S mode.





3.) What happens after the change?



- Full access to regular Windows apps:
- You can install applications outside of the Microsoft Store.

- No return to S mode: The change is permanent.

- S mode may impact performance slightly: S mode is optimized for security and speed. Without it, there may be small differences depending on your hardware.




4.) Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Is it free to switch?
A: Yes, switching from S mode is free.

Q: Can I go back to S mode after switching?
A: No, you can't go back after turning off S mode.

Q: Will all apps work after switching?
A: Yes, you can install any Windows compatible software after switching, including browsers like Chrome or Firefox.




You can use these steps to upgrade Windows 11 from S mode to a full version of Windows 11.



1.) Exit S mode in Windows via PowerShell!



To exit S Mode in Windows using PowerShell, you first need to make sure that your Windows 10 or 11 is S Mode enabled. The only way to disable S Mode is to switch to "Normal Mode" via the Microsoft Store, but PowerShell will let you start the process. Here are the steps:

1. Run PowerShell as administrator:
- Right-click on the Start menu and select Windows PowerShell (Administrator) .

2. Enter command to switch to Normal Mode:
Type the following command and press Enter :

Get-WindowsEdition -Edition SMode

This command checks if your system is in S mode. If so, you can use the following command to initiate the switch:

Start-Process ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9NTXR16HNW1T

This will open the Microsoft Store page where you can complete the switch from S mode to a standard version of Windows.

3. Complete the switch:

- Follow the instructions in the Microsoft Store to complete the switch. The process requires a system restart and may take a few minutes.


There is no native option to disable S mode directly from PowerShell itself; it always involves interaction with the Microsoft Store.





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