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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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What seems to work for other users on this forum is to reinstall windows. In Windows 11 this is available via Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using windows update > Reinstall now.
As it states this reinstalls windows with all apps and settings preserved.
When i follow the steps in the microsoft store to try switch out of s mode all i get is Something happened and we couldnt start the up date
Me too, tried everything
Kevin what did you do? Repeatedly reinstall or repeatedly klick the button?
Kind regards
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I tried disabling secure boot in the bios and it helped. Thank you!
