The “choose where to get my apps” option is NOT available in the window when I open”Advanced app settings”. It just had “Share Across Devices” and “Archive apps”.

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The “choose where to get my apps” option is NOT available in the window when I open”Advanced app settings”. It just had “Share Across Devices” and “Archive apps”.

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Attempting to install an app NOT recommended by Microsoft, but it’s one I trust from Garmin. When I try to install it says I have to change my settings for where i can get my apps from.

But when I go to the “Advanced app settings”, that option isn’t available. It only displays “Share across devices”, “Archive apps”, and “App execution aliases”.

Why is it not available for me so that I can change that preference. I’m logged in as the admin, but that option is unavailable.

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Hi Elliot,

If the "Choose where to get Apps" option is missing, your system is most likely in S Mode. To verify that, open System, and select “Activation.” If it’s in S mode, it says “Windows 11 Home in S mode.”

To install 3rd party apps, you need to switch out of S Mode to Windows 10 Home.

Switching out of S mode in Windows - Microsoft Support:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/swi...