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Anonymous
2023-01-05T19:50:55+00:00

Just found out about S mode. It's a worse scam then you could ever imagine. Looks like it might be time to switch to mac

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. quietman7 MVP Alumni 19,735 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-01-05T23:20:25+00:00

    S Mode is not a scam and there is no need to switch to Mac.

    Not all Windows users are security minded and know how to protect their computers.

    S Mode is intended to increase computer security by locking down Windows 10/11 so it can only run apps from the Microsoft Store which are verified for security by Microsoft. S Mode also works with Microsoft Edge which is designed to give added protection against phishing and malware infection.

    S Mode is widely used in education, business or environments where administers do not want users installing their own apps which could compromise security.

    Home users can easily switch out of S Mode by following a few steps. After that, it is up to the user to ensure the security of their computers by only downloading programs from trusted sources.

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  2. DaveM121 876.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-05T20:24:28+00:00

    Hi Jason,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    If your Windows is in S Mode, and you you find it too limiting and you need to install 3rd party software, then you can switch out of S Mode to Windows 10 Home, if is free to do that, but it is a one way switch.

    Open the Settings App, then go to the Windows activation page, there, click 'Go to the Store' and follow the steps to switch out of S Mode.

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