Windows 11 - Can't switch out of S mode

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

How long did this take? I am currently in the same dilemma with a brand new out of the box HP, i will return this nightmare if i cannot get out of S mode. Sticking to mac ecosystem after this.

how do i do this?

Darren is it possible for you to explain what you did in low tech words? I'm old and not a techie in any sense of the word. I want to try what you did to see if I can fix this problem I've been pulling my hair out for hours trying to fix on a brand new HP laptop that came with Safe mode installed so I can get back to using Firefox instead of the ridiculous Edge/Bing. Thank you!