Windows 11 - Can't switch out of S mode

Anonymous
2024-04-07T01:24:30+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-15T19:49:15+00:00

    Just wait 24 hours. For me it works. All the other things nope.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-13T11:50:38+00:00

    Maybe just DONT have S mode as default. If I've paid £600 for my PC I should be able to install whatever apps I like!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-07T13:40:53+00:00

    Thank you so much! This worked for me after all the other methods had failed.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-06-03T16:02:53+00:00

    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.

    I understand your issue has been fixed. However, i am just replying to the main thread so others who are stuck can see this response. I had the same persistent issue in my Win 11 HP laptop. I looked at this forum and many others but nothing helped.

    Finally, I fixed it on my own. The fix is -

    (1) Reset the Windows 11 (clean installation)

    (2) Obtain All the Windows Update

    (3) Obtain All the MS Store update

    (4) Restart the laptop

    (5). Now, try getting out of the S Mode

    NB: If you have personal files and data on your laptop, these need to be backed up Before the reset. I didn’t have to worry about it as I had a brand new laptop.

    Thanks

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-04-19T14:19:30+00:00

    no me deja sacar el modo s cuando ago los paso me sale error en la pagina

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