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Switching out of S mode in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to switch out of S mode to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store or to upgrade to Windows 11.
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**Removing S Mode from Windows 11**
If you are looking to remove S Mode from Windows 11, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
1. **Open Settings**: Press [WIN + I] to open the Settings app.
2. **Navigate to Activation**:
- Go to **Update & Security**.
- Select **Activation** from the menu on the left.
3. **Switch out of S Mode**:
- Under the **Switch to Windows 11 Home/Pro** section, find the option that says **Go to the Store**.
- Click this, and it will redirect you to the Microsoft Store.
4. **Complete the Process in Microsoft Store**:
- In the Store, you'll see a page offering to switch out of S Mode.
- Select the **Get** button, and the process will begin.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the removal of S Mode.
Once done, you'll be able to install apps from outside the Microsoft Store and execute more advanced tasks. You can find more details in the Microsoft support article linked above.
**Estimated Release of Windows 12**
As of now, Microsoft has not officially announced a release date for Windows 12. Typically, Microsoft follows a pattern of several years between major Windows releases. However, any estimates or timelines beyond what is officially announced would be purely speculative. For up-to-date information, it's best to keep an eye on official Microsoft communications or news from trusted tech sources.
If you are looking to remove S Mode from Windows 11, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
1. **Open Settings**: Press [WIN + I] to open the Settings app.
2. **Navigate to Activation**:
- Go to **Update & Security**.
- Select **Activation** from the menu on the left.
3. **Switch out of S Mode**:
- Under the **Switch to Windows 11 Home/Pro** section, find the option that says **Go to the Store**.
- Click this, and it will redirect you to the Microsoft Store.
4. **Complete the Process in Microsoft Store**:
- In the Store, you'll see a page offering to switch out of S Mode.
- Select the **Get** button, and the process will begin.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the removal of S Mode.
Once done, you'll be able to install apps from outside the Microsoft Store and execute more advanced tasks. You can find more details in the Microsoft support article linked above.
**Estimated Release of Windows 12**
As of now, Microsoft has not officially announced a release date for Windows 12. Typically, Microsoft follows a pattern of several years between major Windows releases. However, any estimates or timelines beyond what is officially announced would be purely speculative. For up-to-date information, it's best to keep an eye on official Microsoft communications or news from trusted tech sources.
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