Microsofts lame attempt to compete with Chromebooks. It's a locked down walled garden limiting what the user can change and restricting software to ONLY those titles available in the Microsoft Store. Luckily, it's simple command line script to change from S-Mode to plain old windows (It's a one-way operation - you can't change back - but no one in their right mind would want to go back to S-Mode).

There is another answer that explains what S Mode is so I won't duplicate that. BUT bear in mind that you can make a one-time switch from S Mode to Windows 11 Home if you don't want S Mode. Do a search for it and go to search results from the Microsoft website, which explains how. The only caveat is that once you make the switch you can't go back to S Mode.

The other answers about S Mode are mostly correct. One correction YOU CAN GO BACK TO S MODE if you are not happy when you have eliminated it, contrary to what 99% of people will tell you. I think every PC has this capability. The one, MAJOR hiccup, however, is that returning to S Mode will completely reset your PC, erasing every change made since the day you first signed onto it. This procedure is allowed for in the situation where you might want to resale the PC, since it eliminates all your data and prevents a new buyer from viewing it.

Windows 11 in S mode is a version of Windows 11 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

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Microsofts lame attempt to compete with Chromebooks. It's a locked down walled garden limiting what the user can change and restricting software to ONLY those titles available in the Microsoft Store. Luckily, it's simple command line script to change from S-Mode to plain old windows (It's a one-way operation - you can't change back - but no one in their right mind would want to go back to S-Mode).
Answered by TomS 2 years ago
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There is another answer that explains what S Mode is so I won't duplicate that. BUT bear in mind that you can make a one-time switch from S Mode to Windows 11 Home if you don't want S Mode. Do a search for it and go to search results from the Microsoft website, which explains how. The only caveat is that once you make the switch you can't go back to S Mode.
Answered by Anonymous 1 year ago
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The other answers about S Mode are mostly correct. One correction YOU CAN GO BACK TO S MODE if you are not happy when you have eliminated it, contrary to what 99% of people will tell you. I think every PC has this capability. The one, MAJOR hiccup, however, is that returning to S Mode will completely reset your PC, erasing every change made since the day you first signed onto it. This procedure is allowed for in the situation where you might want to resale the PC, since it eliminates all your data and prevents a new buyer from viewing it.
Answered by luislast 1 year ago
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Windows 11 in S mode is a version of Windows 11 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.
Answered by YourDellTeam 2 years ago
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