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I have search for this menu to enable an upload that is not a verified MS app. I need to change the settings but everywhere I search, I cannot find it.
So frustrating that I can't download any apps to run.
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Hi - I just was able to turn off S mode on my new laptop. I went to file explorer and typed regedit in the bar, it prompted me to go to a site and I was able to turn off S mode. It is off now and I am able to install apps not from the store. Choose where to get apps now appears in Apps > Advanced App Settings and it is set to Anywhere!!
One has to edit the REGISTRY(!) in order to download non-Microsoft "verified" apps? Has MS not yet learned what happens when it practices monopolistic behavior? (Oh, and BTW, regedit itself is not a Microsoft "verified" app. Jeez!)
If you see the installed apps on the top of the settings list in apps that is apps and features but it is called installed apps because most likely Microsoft changed the name in one of the updates.
No, my problem is that I was in S mode and the Apps & Features were blocked. After switching out, I was able to see Apps & Features. All good now but thanks for the reply.
Open the Microsoft Store.
Find the App called "Switch out of S mode"
Install the app.
S mode will be removed but you can then install any app/program.
