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Microsoft Enterprise. Browse All Community Hubs. Turn on suggestions. On the License terms page, select I accept the license terms if you agree, and then select Next. On the Which type of installation do you want? On the where do you want to install Windows? Make sure you read the important pre-installation information and all the above information. When you're ready, you can download the Windows 10 in S mode installer by clicking the Download installer button below:. Download installer.
Thank you for testing Windows 10 in S mode. Your best experience will be running on a supported device as mentioned above. However, we invite you to try Windows 10 in S mode on existing devices with an eligible operating system. If you are having difficulty installing or running Windows 10 in S mode, use the Windows Feedback Hub to report your experience to Microsoft. This is the best way to help improve Windows 10 in S mode with your feedback. Testing Windows 10 in S mode on a device running Windows 10 Home is not recommended and supported at this time.
OEMs typically only support their devices with the operating system that was pre-installed. When testing Windows 10 in S mode, be ready to restore your own PC back to factory settings without assistance.
Steps to return to your previous installation of Windows 10 are covered above. Reset or Fresh Start will operate correctly and keep you on Windows 10 in S mode. They also remove the day go back ability. See Switch to previously installed Windows 10 editions to return to your previous installation of Windows 10 if you wish to discontinue using Windows 10 in S mode.
If you want to discontinue using Windows 10 in S mode, follow the instructions to return to your previous installation of Windows If you already had Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education on the device you are testing on, you should be able to move to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education at no charge with the instructions in this document.
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Note All existing Win32 applications and data will be deleted. Warning If you don't have one of these administrator accounts accessible before migration, you will not be able to log in to your device after migrating to Windows 10 in S mode. Note We recommend following these steps again to re-enable the Secure boot configuration , Secure boot , or UEFI Boot option, which you disabled in step 9, and then subsequently re-enable BitLocker if you previously had this enabled.
Warning This will remove all your personal files, apps, and installed drivers. In this article. Apps you bought from the Microsoft Store are linked to your Microsoft account. In most cases, if you install an app from the Microsoft Store on another Windows 11 PC, you should be able to install it on your PC with Windows 11 in S mode if you sign in with the same Microsoft account.
Unless you switch out of S mode, you'll only be able to use apps from the Microsoft Store on your device. There are important limitations regarding apps and switching out of S mode on Windows 11 Snapdragon devices.
Domain join in not available in Windows 11 Home in S mode. When you're using Windows 11 in S mode, Microsoft Edge is always the default web browser, and Bing is the default search engine. But you can access other browsers and search engines while in S mode. You can download any browser available in the Microsoft Store in Windows, and you can navigate to any other search engine website. If you want to download a browser or any other application that's not in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode.
After you switch, you can then set your default browser and search engine to the one you choose, but you won't be able to return to S mode again. Yes, we recommend all Windows devices use antivirus software.
Currently, the only antivirus software known to be compatible with Windows 11 in S mode is the version that comes with it: Windows Defender Security Center. Windows Defender Security Center delivers a robust suite of security features that help keep you safe for the supported lifetime of your Windows 11 device.
For more info, see Windows security. Also note that by exclusively using apps from the Microsoft Store and browsing safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 11 in S mode keeps you running more quickly and securely day in and day out.
If you want to use another antivirus software provider, you can ask if they offer a product that runs on a Windows 11 device in S mode.
Many hardware accessories and peripherals such as printers that work with Windows 11 Home also work with Windows 11 in S mode, though sometimes they only offer limited functionality. For additional info, see Windows 10 in S mode accessory compatibility or contact your accessory manufacturer.
Always be connected to the internet. With a cellular data connection, you can be online wherever you get a cellular signal—just like with your mobile phone.
Free you from outlets with a battery life that goes beyond all-day. You'll use less power than you would with other PCs, so you can go through a typical work or school day without running out of battery or worrying about finding an outlet to plug into.
If you want to use the PC for something more fun, you can enjoy up to 20 or more hours of local video playback between battery charges. Turn on instantly. When you take out your PC and turn it back on, it turns on instantly. Whenever you have a few minutes in between classes, meetings, or other activities, you can get things done without waiting for your PC to start up.
Whether you're running Windows 11 in S mode or not, there are some limitations when you run a PC on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor:. Drivers for hardware, games and apps will only work if they're designed for a Windows 11 PC running on a Snapdragon processor.
For more info, check with the hardware manufacturer or the organization that developed the driver. Drivers are software programs that communicate with hardware devices—they're commonly used for antivirus and antimalware software, printing or PDF software, assistive technologies, CD and DVD utilities, and virtualization software.
Whether you're in S mode or not, peripherals and devices only work if the drivers they depend on are built into Windows. You can usually find bit x86 versions of apps, but some app developers only offer bit x64 apps. Games and apps won't work if they use a version of OpenGL greater than 1. You can check with your game publisher to see if a game will work.
Apps that customize the Windows experience might have problems. This includes some input method editors IMEs , assistive technologies, and cloud storage apps. The organization that develops the app determines whether their app will work on a Windows 11 PC running on a Snapdragon processor. You won't be able to install third-party antivirus software on any edition of Windows 11 running on a Snapdragon processor.
However, Windows Defender Security Center will help keep you safe for the supported lifetime of your Windows 11 device. Windows 11 in S mode provides built-in accessibility features that help you do more on your device.
You can check the Microsoft Store to see if your preferred assistive technology apps are available for a PC running in S mode. If they aren't available, you can permanently switch out of S mode to use non-Microsoft Store apps.
You may want to check with the vendor to find out if their application is compatible with Windows 11 running on a Snapdragon processor. Not all assistive technology apps work as expected, even if you switch out of S mode.
For more info, visit the NV Access website. Note: Switching out of S mode is one-way. If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to S mode. To learn more, see How do I switch out of S mode? Also, even if you aren't in S mode, peripherals and devices will only work if the drivers they depend on are built into Windows It's a good idea to check whether the hardware developer has published a version of the driver that runs on a Windows 11 device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Note that switching out of S mode is one-way. If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to S mode on that device. For more info, see How do I switch out of S mode? Every Windows 11 PC running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor can connect to a cellular data network, whether or not it's S mode enabled.
This lets you get online wherever you have a cellular signal. You'll need a data plan and a SIM card from your mobile operator. To learn how to get connected after that, see Cellular settings in Windows To see if your device will work, check the hardware manufacturer's website or your mobile operator's website. You can also buy prepaid cellular data plans through the Microsoft Store. For more information about how to buy a plan, see Get online with paid cellular data.
Windows 11 in S mode only works with compatible apps from the Microsoft Store. Most apps in the Microsoft Store work the same for devices whether they're in S mode or not. Many hardware accessories and peripherals such as printers that work with Windows 11 will also work with Windows 11 in S mode, but might have limited functionality.
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