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Windows 11 - Can't switch out of S mode
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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.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
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Anonymous
2024-06-29T10:34:01+00:00 -
Anonymous
2024-06-29T09:07:38+00:00 Thankyou, just got my Lenovo, couldn't get out, tried your way and it worked!!
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Anonymous
2024-06-27T16:43:28+00:00 This also does not work for me. I've tried every step. I've tried to re-install windows. I've wasted hours trying to get a new laptop to work out of the box.
This "S mode" is absolutely stupid. "Hey, Apple is a closed system cult, let's make our system closed so people can't do something as basic as download a competing web browser"
And also lets make it impossible for anyone to actually contact customer service via chat or email to open a case. Nope, now I get to wait forever for someone to call me
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Anonymous
2024-06-26T15:40:09+00:00 i had to format it several times. finally i manged. i enrolled my Microsoft account, then i have deleted the account and created one local.
Unbelievable Microsoft.
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Anonymous
2024-06-23T21:19:47+00:00 Exact same experience as you. Tried everything suggested 3 days ago with no success. Just today, I tried exiting out of S Mode - and it allowed me to. No idea why, probably something the user is not in control of. Such a massive waste of time.