A:Answer I disagree with Dell on their answer. This laptop can be switched out of Windows 10 S mode to Windows 10 Home, and should run just fine. S mode is nothing more than Windows 10 with "protection" against downloading malware, viruses, etc., by preventing you from downloading programs (apps) from the web, and ONLY from the Windows Store. You can download programs (apps) that you want to use that might not be available in the Windows Store, like Chrome browser, Firefox browser, Opera browser, Zoom, Libre Office, antivirus software, etc., from trusted websites (look for https) by using Windows 10 Home as your operating system rather than Windows 10 S Mode.