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Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. No, based on the system specifications on the retailer's website, the Lenovo Ideapad 1i model 82QD00DHUS comes with Windows® 11 Home in S mode. Windows 11 in S mode only runs apps from the Microsoft Store for improved security and performance. If you want to install an app outside the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode; leaving S mode is free, but you won't be able to enable it again. Windows 11 in S mode FAQ: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#:~:text=Windows%2011%20in%20S%20mode%20only%20works%20with%20compatible%20apps,in%20S%20mode%20or%20not. For detailed information about the Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX, visit: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235995/intel-core-i9-processor-14900hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-80-ghz/specifications.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emilio_Intel

Just adding: everyone says you can't go back to S mode. This is 100% incorrect. You can, by performing a factory reset, which, of course, completely erases the drive.

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Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. No, based on the system specifications on the retailer's website, the Lenovo Ideapad 1i model 82QD00DHUS comes with Windows® 11 Home in S mode. Windows 11 in S mode only runs apps from the Microsoft Store for improved security and performance. If you want to install an app outside the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode; leaving S mode is free, but you won't be able to enable it again. Windows 11 in S mode FAQ: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#:~:text=Windows%2011%20in%20S%20mode%20only%20works%20with%20compatible%20apps,in%20S%20mode%20or%20not. For detailed information about the Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX, visit: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235995/intel-core-i9-processor-14900hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-80-ghz/specifications.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emilio_Intel
Answered by Intel team 11 months ago
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Just adding: everyone says you can't go back to S mode. This is 100% incorrect. You can, by performing a factory reset, which, of course, completely erases the drive.
Answered by luislast 7 months ago
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