What is Windows 11 in S mode? | Deep Dive

S mode? What is S mode? Check out our deep dive into Windows 11 in S mode and why it might be a good option for you!

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[robertlucas]

Thank you for the information but I unfortunately have to disable it for a handful of programs. Anything to do with recording music is not in the store and “S” mode will not allow it to download. As of December 2022 that is Presonus software like Studio One 6( except Finale is in App Store), Pro Tools not supported, Cubase not supported, Line 6 software for guitars, etc that are heavily used in recording studios. Windows is still behind in offering security in those in S mode.
But helpful video.

[clearanceflipz]

For online Reseller’s S mode restricts us from getting Google Chrome which most of our extensions plug-in to Google Chrome. I would’ve loved to have kept S mode, but it just didn’t work with what I needed.

[FearNomanonGod]

You just earned a subscriber, my friend. I was running myself bonkers trying to figure this out. Big time thank you.

[winsomelosesomeitscalledga]

Thanks so much. I watched many videos and yours was the one that allowed me to get my daughters Christmas gift to be able to be used! So happy

[rockytoprecordingreviews]

Fantastic video with excellent information!

Thanks for this. Definitely makes shopping for a newer budget laptop easier

[GKSchattenjaeger]

Didn't even know this existed.
I have Windows 11 Pro installed and it was never in S mode.
Good to know thou.

[repoocnailuj]

You didn’t mention that once you switch S mode off, you can’t turn it back on again. Ever.

[JP-utgd]

It doesnt allow me to play games on cloud gaming while being in S mode anymore

[TezsArt]

Very helpful video. Just what I needed. Thanks.

[Antics]

As of 9/7/23, I officially have a hatred for S-mode. Its never been an issue on fresh installs, but as of a certain build, it seems attempting to run cmd alone is blocked, and in order to open it, I'm instructed to open the Store and run updates. Run the updates, reboot, system reenters OOBE, and I'm prompted to rinse/cycle/repeat. I'm trying to set up a laptop for an elderly lady that needs a specific software to commit changes at a federal level; nothing fancy, no Cloud accounts, no VPNs, just a basic laptop with access to install said software and now I'm battling DISM to try to work around converting S-mode to a full install.

No one wants the forced cloud or security models, and seeing as MSFT wants to force Win11 upgrades from Win10, it should be a simple transition like 98->XP or Vista->7 was.

The software in question also supports Debian, so I'm tempted to load Ubuntu on this new-in-box laptop and ditch Windows on it in full since its become nothing but a hassle.

[FusionPatriot]

for some reason, the s mode features are activated, but in my activation settings, it doesn't say i have it.

[AHEUTUBE]

the explanation is good. but the disco music is so distracting and at times hurtful to eardrums with the loud boom-boom. we came here for knowledge; not to dance. i hope it improves next time

[maryaboyd]

Thank you so much for breaking down S Mode for us. I am just learning about computers.

[musichub]

This is helpful now i can download any games i want for free ☺️☺️☺️

[Nanok]

Hey so I wanted to download steam on my laptop as I'm planing on using it for school and a bit of gaming should I disable s mode or no?
Also is there any security apps I can download if I do switch out?

[Antzdownunder]

Verry good, thank you for the information, just what I needed.

[victorpolanco]

Can you get back into S mode if you want to ?

[coshvjicujmlqef]

it should be an account wide mode not system wide

[djoffawestwest]

I can’t download Xbox on the Microsoft store it say is not working because the s modus is on what to do At first I did download but after I could not download a game because of the file so I deleted it when I wanted to reinstall I did not work HELP PLEAS THANK YOU ❤️

[Peter-wltm]

Hey, does it protect from virus when it comes to be online?