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Why don't I have the app and features in settings?
I have a Windows 11 and I'm trying to change the app recommendation setting but I don't know how because I don't have app and features.
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Anonymous
2024-02-22T03:42:09+00:00 -
Anonymous
2024-02-24T05:05:50+00:00 Fixed it.
You need to switch out of S Mode.
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Anonymous
2024-03-04T23:56:15+00:00 This works when you know you are NOT in S mode and the Option in settings to "Choose where to get apps from" is missing.
Start regedit with administrative privileges.
Go to this location in registry. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer .
Find this in the center panel and double click
AicEnabledIn the box that just appeared replace the line that spells StoreOnly or any of the other 2 words listed below with the word Anywhere.
Hit OK
Anywhere = Anywhere
Recommendations = Anywhere, but let me know if there's a comparable app in the Microsoft Store
PreferStore = Anywhere, but warn me before installing an app that's not from the Microsoft Store
StoreOnly = The Microsoft Store onlyClose regedit
Restart PC
Fixed!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous
2024-03-06T20:40:29+00:00 I tried all the suggestions including S mode to no avail. I stumbled on a link and voila, I was able to actually deactivate the permissions; albeit permanently. However, I can now download and install any applications I want. http://www.techbout.com/switch-off-S-mode-windows-11-71395/
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Anonymous
2024-03-07T21:48:45+00:00 THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH,I WAS TRYING EVERYTHING TILL I READ YOUR POST FOR 2 HOURS .