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wthigo
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Jun 05, 2024

S mode not turning off

Hi, I just got a new computer running windows 11 and I can't turn off S mode. every time I try it brings up "something happened and we couldn't start the upgrade." I can't find anything online about it except for one video that has you open up cmd and \/.photo 1

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    paulandreasen
    Copper Contributor

    Sorry for all the errors, between my shaking OLD fingers & no "Pell Specker" on here, I barely made it leggable!

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    paulandreasen
    Copper Contributor

    TOTAL BULLSHIT!

     

    I have followed the "official" MS method only to be told "Switching cannot" happen!

    I have tried everry "Expert's" adivise with same results, including the ones here.

    So far I have purchased (and returned) a Leovo with Win 11 Home, 2 ASUS, 1 with Win 11 Home and 1 with Win 11 Pro, 2 HPs 1 a cheaper model from Walmart, the other a VERY expensive one straight from Microsoft's "deal" store, and finally a Dell, again from Waalmart but over $800. SAE RESULTS with every one of them. I even had a couple friends try with thheir MS accounts with the same results.

    I am  NOT a nwbie. I ran a Computer Repair & Sales Center for 30 years!

    If this had happened even ten years agoo, these companies wouln be out of business now! MS has gotten to the point where they tjink they OWN US, rather than us being customers who pay for thhem to exist. I am too old now to learn Linux, but suggest that is far better as NO ONE is making you beg & pay for it!

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    chrisdr2
    Copper Contributor

    wthigo Windows 11 - Can't switch out of S mode - Microsoft Community

    According to this thread you are not the only user with this issue - copied from the thread - Fix 5 worked for me.

     

    Fix 1: Start or Restart the Windows Update Service

    Fix 2: Clear Microsoft Store Cache WSRESET.EXE

    Fix 3: Repair or Reset the Store App

    Fix 4: Create a New User Account

    Fix 5: System > Recovery > Fix using windows update (might be under different wording)

    Fix 6: Waiting 24-48 hrs

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    Nobel_Baynes
    Iron Contributor
    Make sure you're signed in with a Microsoft account, as this is required to switch out of S mode.

    In the Microsoft Store, you'll see a page titled Switch out of S mode (or similar). Click on the Get button, then follow any on-screen instructions to confirm.
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    Hunter226
    Copper Contributor

    wthigo Go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Store, and check if the "Turn off S mode" button is available. If it's not, try updating the Windows Store app.

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    Flournoy35
    Copper Contributor

    wthigo 

    Make sure that the Microsoft Store itself is up to date:

    1. Open the Microsoft Store app.
    2. Click on Library in the bottom left corner.
    3. Click Get updates to see if there are any updates for the Store or its apps.

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