“Is this a Windows 10 S where you have to upgrade to be able to add your own software?”
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I do not show it as having S mode but any model that did have S mode can be upgraded to Windows 10 Home at no cost.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This HP Stream Laptop computer is pre-installed in Windows 10 in S mode. It is a version of Windows 10 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from the Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing. To get out of Windows 10 in S mode, Open the Start Menu and type Store to launch the Microsoft Store app. Click the Search icon in the upper-right and search for Switch Out of S Mode. You'll see a banner about S Mode with a Learn more button. Click this, then follow the steps to leave S Mode and get a full version of Windows. Please note that once you switch out of Windows in S mode, you can never go back. Once you are out of Windows in S mode, you can now install any apps like Google Chrome.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, it is a Windows 10 S, but you are easily able to switch out of S Mode back to the regular Windows 10 mode upon initial setup of the laptop. I discovered this when I tried to download Google Chrome. It wouldn't let me until I switched out of S Mode, and then it was no problem.
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