Windows "S" Anyone reversed the "S" setting

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Windows "S" Anyone reversed the "S" setting

Post by Pietercape »

New laptops for home use are mostly sold with Windows 10 or 11 in S mode meaning that only Microsoft Store apps are allowed. I also see that MS says you can reverse this setting via Settings. Then there are warnings on the web that lower specification machines may have performance issues running Win 11. I want to run MM5 and lots of other open score programs and am wary about this.

Has anyone reversed this S setting and what has your experience been?
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Re: Windows "S" Anyone reversed the "S" setting

Post by Not_tech_savy »

I turned it off and haven't had any issues. You can turn it back on if you reformatted your laptop. I think s mode is for people who just download apps without making sure it's not a virus.

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