{"id":1666,"date":"2026-10-22T02:19:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T02:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/22\/switch-out-of-s-mode\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T02:19:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T02:19:51","slug":"switch-out-of-s-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/22\/switch-out-of-s-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Switch Out of S Mode in Windows 11 (Free, Step by Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> to switch out of S mode in Windows 11, open <strong>Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation<\/strong>, find <strong>Switch to Windows 11 Pro<\/strong>, select <strong>Go to the Store<\/strong>, then select <strong>Get<\/strong> on the \u201cSwitch out of S mode\u201d page. It is free, but it is one-way: you cannot turn S mode back on. Afterwards you can install apps from outside the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains what S mode is, when you should switch out of S mode, the exact steps for Windows 11 and Windows 10, the mistake to avoid, and what changes afterwards. Everything comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/experience\/platform-variants\/switching-out-of-s-mode-in-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a> and Microsoft\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/experience\/platform-variants\/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S mode FAQ<\/a>, checked in October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> free \u2013 there is no charge to switch out of S mode<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>One-way:<\/strong> you cannot go back to S mode on that PC<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation &gt; Go to the Store<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> the \u201cUpgrade your edition of Windows\u201d link keeps you in S mode<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>After:<\/strong> install any app, not only Microsoft Store apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what\">What is S mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#check\">How to check if your PC is in S mode<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#should-you\">Should you switch out of S mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#windows-11\">How to switch out of S mode in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#windows-10\">How to switch out of S mode in Windows 10<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#examples\">Example situations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#processors\">Which processors run S mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bought-apps\">What about apps you already bought?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#free\">Is switching out of S mode free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#after\">What changes after you switch out<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cannot-switch\">Can\u2019t switch out of S mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#home-pro\">S mode, Home and Pro: what is the difference?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tips\">Tips after switching out of S mode<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#buy\">Get a Windows 11 Pro key from IQSIX<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq\">Switch out of S mode FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What is S mode?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/switch-out-of-s-mode.webp\" alt=\"Switch out of S mode in Windows 11: Store-only apps in S mode vs any apps after switching, free and one-way\" class=\"wp-image-1664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/switch-out-of-s-mode.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/switch-out-of-s-mode-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/switch-out-of-s-mode-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/switch-out-of-s-mode-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/switch-out-of-s-mode-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/switch-out-of-s-mode-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Windows 11 in S mode vs after switching out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft describes Windows 11 in S mode as a version of Windows 11 streamlined for security and performance. It only lets you install apps from the Microsoft Store and requires Microsoft Edge for browsing (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/experience\/platform-variants\/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft<\/a>). Many low-cost laptops come with Windows 11 Home in S mode from the factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows 11 in S mode is only available in the Windows 11 Home edition. That is why Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or Education in S mode cannot move to Windows 11 without switching out of S mode first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check\">How to check if your PC is in S mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open <strong>Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation<\/strong>. If your PC is in S mode, you will see your edition shown as \u201cin S mode\u201d and a <strong>Switch to Windows 11 Pro<\/strong> section with a <strong>Go to the Store<\/strong> link. You may also notice it when you try to install a program from a website and Windows tells you that only Microsoft Store apps are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-you\">Should you switch out of S mode?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S mode is fine if every app you need is in the Microsoft Store. You should switch out of S mode if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need a program that is not in the Microsoft Store, for example some games, school or work software, printers\u2019 tools or a different browser.<\/li>\n\n<li>You want the Xbox app to play PC games: Xbox says playing games in the Xbox app may require switching out of S mode (see <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/game-pass-on-pc\/\">Game Pass on PC<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n<li>You have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or Education in S mode and want to upgrade to Windows 11.<\/li>\n\n<li>Your school or work tells you to install software that is only available outside the Store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If none of these apply to you, you can keep S mode and decide later: the option to switch stays available in Settings for as long as the PC is in S mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft is clear about the trade-off: switching out lets you install apps from other sources, but you lose the security and performance benefits that come with S mode. So only install software from sources you trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay\">Reasons to stay in S mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft designed S mode for security and performance. Because only Microsoft Store apps can be installed, it is much harder to install harmful software by mistake. That makes S mode a good fit for children, older relatives or anyone who only needs a browser, email, Office and Store apps. If that describes you, there is no need to switch out of S mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows-11\">How to switch out of S mode in Windows 11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-switch-out-of-s-mode.webp\" alt=\"How to switch out of S mode in 4 steps: Settings, Activation, Go to the Store, Get\" class=\"wp-image-1665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-switch-out-of-s-mode.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-switch-out-of-s-mode-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-switch-out-of-s-mode-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-switch-out-of-s-mode-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-switch-out-of-s-mode-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-switch-out-of-s-mode-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to switch out of S mode in Windows 11.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft\u2019s steps (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/experience\/platform-variants\/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your PC running Windows 11 in S mode, open <strong>Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Find the <strong>Switch to Windows 11 Pro<\/strong> section and select <strong>Go to the Store<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>In the Microsoft Store, on the <strong>Switch out of S mode<\/strong> page (or a similar page), select <strong>Get<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Confirm. When you see the confirmation message, you can install apps from outside the Microsoft Store.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> do not select the link under <strong>Upgrade your edition of Windows<\/strong>. Microsoft says that is a different process that keeps you in S mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows-10\">How to switch out of S mode in Windows 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Activation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Find <strong>Switch to Windows 10 Home<\/strong> or <strong>Switch to Windows 10 Pro<\/strong> and select <strong>Go to the Store<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>On the Switch out of S mode page in the Microsoft Store, select <strong>Get<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows 10 support ended on 14 October 2025, so after switching out it is a good moment to <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/upgrade-windows-10-to-windows-11\/\">upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11<\/a> if your PC is eligible. Windows 10 Home in S mode can get a free upgrade to Windows 11 Home in S mode through Windows Update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples\">Example situations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A student laptop<\/strong> needs a school exam program that is only on the school\u2019s website: switch out of S mode, then install it.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>A gamer<\/strong> wants to play PC Game Pass games in the Xbox app: switching out of S mode may be required.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>A parent<\/strong> only uses the browser, Office and Store apps: S mode can stay on for extra safety.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>An office PC<\/strong> with Windows 10 Pro in S mode must switch out before it can move to Windows 11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"processors\">Which processors run S mode?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft says Windows 11 in S mode can come on PCs with Intel, AMD or Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. To check yours, open <strong>Start &gt; Settings &gt; System &gt; About<\/strong> and look next to <strong>Processor<\/strong>. This matters for some programs: check that the app you want supports your processor type before you switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bought-apps\">What about apps you already bought?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apps you bought in the Microsoft Store are linked to your Microsoft account, so you can install them again on another Windows 11 PC that uses the same account. Leaving S mode does not change this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free\">Is switching out of S mode free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Microsoft says there is no charge to switch out of S mode. You do not need a product key for it. What you cannot do is undo it: Microsoft says switching out of S mode is one-way, and you then keep using the standard version of Windows 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after\">What changes after you switch out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>In S mode<\/th><th>After switching out<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Apps<\/td><td>Microsoft Store only<\/td><td>Store + other sources<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Browser<\/td><td>Microsoft Edge required<\/td><td>Any browser<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Go back<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>Not possible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Windows 11 in S mode vs after switching out, from Microsoft Support, October 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switching does not reinstall Windows: it removes the app restriction. Microsoft notes that after switching out you can install x86 Windows apps that are not available in the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cannot-switch\">Can\u2019t switch out of S mode?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work or school PC:<\/strong> Microsoft says organizations can choose to keep devices in S mode. If you are blocked, ask your administrator.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Wrong link:<\/strong> make sure you used <strong>Go to the Store<\/strong> under Switch to Windows 11 Pro, not Upgrade your edition of Windows.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Microsoft Store problems:<\/strong> sign in to the Store with your Microsoft account and try again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-pro\">S mode, Home and Pro: what is the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switching out of S mode removes the app restriction; it is not the same as buying Windows 11 Pro. If you want Pro features such as <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/windows-11-home-bitlocker\/\">full BitLocker<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/windows-11-home-remote-desktop\/\">Remote Desktop hosting<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/windows-11-home-hyper-v\/\">Hyper-V<\/a>, you upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro with a product key in Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation &gt; Change product key (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/deployment\/install-upgrade\/upgrade-windows-home-to-windows-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft<\/a>). See <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/17\/windows-11-home-vs-pro\/\">Windows 11 Home vs Pro<\/a> to decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips after switching out of S mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download software only from official websites<\/strong> or the Microsoft Store.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Keep Windows Security on<\/strong> and Windows updated.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Be careful with \u201cfree\u201d cracked programs<\/strong>: they are a common way to get malware.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Back up your files<\/strong> to OneDrive or an external drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buy\">Get a Windows 11 Pro key from IQSIX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product\/microsoft-windows-11-pro-pc-microsoft-key-global\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed.webp\" alt=\"Windows 11 Pro product key for one PC\" class=\"wp-image-1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed.webp 1076w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed-300x297.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed-1024x1014.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed-768x760.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed-600x594.webp 600w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7455ea60f598649c51f80aaf6308dbed-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want more than leaving S mode? IQSIX sells a <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product\/microsoft-windows-11-pro-pc-microsoft-key-global\/\">Windows 11 Pro product key<\/a> for one PC, to upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro with BitLocker, Remote Desktop and Hyper-V.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> after your payment is confirmed, we send the key by email.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Activation:<\/strong> Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation &gt; Change product key.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> crypto, card, or a Remitly bank or mobile money transfer at checkout.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Help:<\/strong> not sure if you need Pro? Ask us on WhatsApp before you buy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product\/microsoft-windows-11-pro-pc-microsoft-key-global\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#046bd2\">Buy Windows 11 Pro<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/19179248236?text=Hi%20IQSIX%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20Windows%2011\" style=\"border-radius:8px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#25D366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Switch out of S mode FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I switch out of S mode in Windows 11?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Open Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation, find Switch to Windows 11 Pro, select Go to the Store, then select Get on the Switch out of S mode page and confirm.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is it free to switch out of S mode?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Microsoft says there is no charge to switch out of S mode, and you do not need a product key.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I go back to S mode?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Switching out of S mode is one-way. After you switch, you keep using the standard version of Windows 11.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What can I install after leaving S mode?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Apps from outside the Microsoft Store as well, including x86 Windows apps that are not available in the Store. Install them only from sources you trust.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why can I not switch out of S mode?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If the PC belongs to a school or company, your organization may keep it in S mode \u2013 ask your administrator. Also make sure you used Go to the Store, not Upgrade your edition of Windows.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does leaving S mode give me Windows 11 Pro?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. It removes the app restriction. For Pro features like BitLocker, Remote Desktop and Hyper-V, upgrade Home to Pro with a product key.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources, checked 22 October 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/experience\/platform-variants\/switching-out-of-s-mode-in-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support: Switching out of S mode<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/experience\/platform-variants\/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S mode FAQ<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/deployment\/install-upgrade\/upgrade-windows-home-to-windows-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to switch out of S mode in Windows 11 and Windows 10: free, one-way, the exact Settings 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