Can't switch out of s mode

Anonymous
2024-10-17T08:27:16+00:00

Windows 11 on a new laptop obviously stuck in s mode.

Have followed all tips from possibly every message board out there but my problem seems different from a lot of others as the store page to get out of s mode doesn't seem to be there at all.

All apps & programs up to date, caches cleared, pc restarted, different accounts tried.

When following the system activation through settings the link to the store it opens up and tells me "the thing I'm looking for isn't here"

What an absolute garbage initial setting to put any version of windows in.

UPDATE - Fixed and finally out of s mode. It worked for me with the following (obviously have everything updated to current versions).

1 - Log out of your microsoft/hotmail account on the microsoft store and once logged out close it

2 - Press the windows key and R to bring up the run prompt, type wsreset.exe and click ok

3 - open the microsoft store back up and WITHOUT logging back in search for the 'switch out of s mode' app (for me it actually showed up for once)

4 - once clicking the app and clicking 'get' it will ask you to sign in and you will be able to deactivate s mode.

Thank you to everyone who commented and made suggestions, Hopefully the way that worked for me works for someone else and they don't have to deal with days of not being able to use their laptop because of s mode.

Cheers

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  1. Neil D 34,340 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-10-17T14:34:45+00:00

    This is a long shot. Can you add English US and set the system to use that then try again.

    I'm in the UK too but never bought a system in S Mode but wonder if having setting as US it might make a difference. If you don't try you'll never know.

    Other than that Microsoft support is the only option currently.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-17T14:29:48+00:00

    Its set as United Kingdom

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  3. Neil D 34,340 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-10-17T14:21:47+00:00

    I have seen more than one post about switching out of S Mode so perhaps there is a server end problem. In which case you will just have to wait.

    You can try Microsoft support via the Get Help app. Enter chat with an agent then Contact Support and look for a call back or web chat option.

    Edit as another thought, do you have English US set as your language or something else?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-17T13:31:27+00:00

    cant even download Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com) as it comes up with the same message

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-17T12:14:27+00:00

    i'm having the same problem, i did the repair thing and still can't get out of s mode.

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