“The laptop comes with Windows 10 S mode, does switching out of S mode require me to buy normal windows 10? Also after switching out of S mode would the laptop slow down? S mode is meant to be light so idk if the laptop can run norm win 10 properly.”
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The laptop does come with Windows 10 "S" mode, but this can be easily switched to regular "Windows 10 Home" edition for free. There is no additional charge at all. In theory, "S" mode protects the computer because it only allows microsoft-trusted apps, and blocks non-microsoft apps from installing (eg. Google Chrome, FireFox browser, etc.) and, thereby, supposedly saves you from uploading potential viruses or other problems to the system. In practice, however, it limits what you can install and use. By getting rid of "S" mode, you can use your own best judgment and install which apps and programs you want to install, rather than allow microsoft to decide for you. ("S" mode is often used in schools to restrict downloadable content, or by novice users who aren't sure which apps they want to use and who are willing to trust microsoft to recommend the safest options.) To switch out of "S" mode, simply click on the "Start Button", in the lower-left corner of the screen, then "Settings". Next, click on "Update & Security", then the "Activation" tab. There you will see an option to switch out of "S" mode through the "Microsoft Store". While you are online, click to "get" from the "Microsoft Store". A browser window connects you to microsoft where you can choose the option to Switch. (In some cases, microsoft will automatically change the system over to regular Windows 10 Home, but in other cases, the "store" may ask you to first create a Microsoft account. If so, it only takes a moment to fill in the requested name-and-email information, then you'll be good to go.) The change can be verified by entering a search of your computer for "System Information". Before initiating the change-over process, this should indicate the system is running on "S" mode, but after the switch, it should indicate "Windows 10 Home". Once you switch, you can't go back to "S" mode, even if you reset your computer. I made this change and it has not slowed down the system at all.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15 laptop ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. Here is a link to instructions for switching out of S-Mode into Windows 10 Home, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode. Switching to Windows 10 Home will not slow the computer down.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You will not have to buy windows 10. Once you make the switch to Windows 10, you cannot go back to Windows 10 s. Should be no change to speed, either way.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This infact also reduces the Usable RAM to a greater extent.
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