Why don't I have the app and features in settings?

Anonymous
2022-10-20T16:09:58+00:00

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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  1. 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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  2. 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
    AicEnabled 

    In 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 only

    Close regedit

    Restart PC

    Fixed!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-24T05:05:50+00:00

    Fixed it.

    You need to switch out of S Mode.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-22T03:42:09+00:00

    thank you

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-02-16T22:27:42+00:00

    When I press window + 1, only shows files on desktop (desktop, downloads, documents, pictures, music and videos). No apps option to access. Any suggestions?

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