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.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-23T08:16:52+00:00

    I did manage after a lot of tryouts.

    Restart, several times.

    Other easy option is to format. I found it much more faster when this happens.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-14T07:12:06+00:00

    I'm also having problems with Windows Update not downloading updates

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-21T20:02:04+00:00

    How were you able to get the option to switch out of S mode. the app store only shows apps. ive followed similar steps and still given no option to opt out of s mode

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-21T21:10:33+00:00

    Turned it on and off again *shrug*

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-21T23:58:07+00:00

    I did a factory reset and then I could remove it. Luckily I had downloaded anything or added any files to it yet, so I didn't have to re-download anything. Worked like a charm

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