Windows 11 - Can't switch out of S mode

Anonymous

When I follow the steps in the Microsoft Store to try to switch out of S mode, all I get is a message:

"Something happened and we couldn't start the upgrade"

and a Try Again button.

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Anonymous

2024-06-14T23:38:04+00:00

Jen_L

Reading with interest. New windows 11 laptop arrived this morning, also trapped in S mode. I downloaded all available updates per suggestions. Still trapped in S mode. Would appreciate suggestions, thank you!
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Anonymous

2024-06-13T11:52:07+00:00

This is ridiculous. Computers shouldn't come with a mode installed that means you are severely limited to what software and apps you can install, period. Personally I'm sending this pos Windows laptop back where it came from.
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Anonymous

2024-06-12T19:21:49+00:00

I'm having the same issue. Brand new out of box laptop. I followed all the steps you directed original poster and still unable to get out of S Mode.
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Anonymous

2024-06-09T19:10:50+00:00

That's great news. Now I'm trying to let Microsoft update to Windows 23H from 22H, without success! Not even sure if I need to !

But they did say update available. Note... after just 24hrs with 22H!
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Anonymous

2024-06-09T18:55:19+00:00

IT FINALLY WORKED. i have wasted more than a day trying to get out of this ****. the installation of all updates windows update has offered me helped, probably. or it was just a matter of time. -2147483648/10 experience, the absolutely WORST ANTI-USER PRACTICE I'VE EVER SEEN.
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