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hello
please I want to know how to switch back to s mode or know if with this mode my pc is exposed, venerable.
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CAN YOU PLS PUT ME BACK IN S PLS
Hi there,
While you cannot return to S mode once you've switched out, many of S mode's protections can be enabled through the Windows Security app and settings. Please try enabling those protections whether your PC is currently in S mode or not.
thank u i just got new laptop i was wondering if it works on this laptop
You say we cant go back to s mode unless we reinstall our windows. How do we do that?
Alrighty, thank you so much. I hope you have a good rest of your day! If I have any other questions I will be sure to ask.
Okay, if I were to switch out of S mode (which I know cannot be undone) and I enable the other security stuff will this mess up my apps like Microsoft word or Microsoft PowerPoint? I use them for college.
Hello again, EmK_11
You can switch out of S mode (simply search for "Switch" in the Store to find the setting and link to the Store to switch).
To answer your question, you can run trusted apps like Edge, Word, and Powerpoint (as well as other trusted apps like Spotify, Minecraft, iTunes, and many, many others). These apps work whether or not your PC is in S mode because they are trusted and verified apps. S mode only prevents the installation of unverified apps, for security.
