Can't switch out of S mode: "Try that again"

Anonymous
2022-01-04T19:02:49+00:00

I recently purchased a laptop that came with the S mode of Windows. On the first startup it automatically installed Windows 11 (so downgrading to 10 is not an option). After set up etc. I updated Microsoft Store and installed various Windows updates and tried to switch it out of S mode. Instead, for the past few hours and with each of the hundreds of attempts, I keep getting a window that says "Try that again. Something happened on our end. Waiting a bit might help" along with an error code that changes every time. I am burned out and all out of ideas, any assistance on the matter will be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-26T17:36:16+00:00

    Hi, NevKnight I Might be able to help you,

    I had the same issue as you, and I know how frustrating it is to not be able to use your apps,

    Turns out, I think it's not an outage,

    because I fixed this problem Resetting My Pc, and then Installing Windows 11 22H2 And I was able to switch out of s mode on the new version

    I Can help you, but I need to gain access to your computer to try some troubleshooting steps,

    And I need a place I can contact you Like Discord, Email,

    Thanks,

    Regards,

    Enderman2

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-12-26T13:06:59+00:00

    Have tried everything you have suggested and it still dont work.I have a little boy that has been upset since xmas morning because he cant play his games,thanks alot microsoft,still at least i have a say with my firm in there it department about using apple or windows guess Apple is the way foreward will also be advising the same on my youtube channel,tiktok ect as this is an outrage.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-12-23T00:30:38+00:00

    Hello, William Diaz1,

    I'd Be happy to assist you,

    Since you have having the same problem as him, I can assist you

    First, I need a place to contact you please give me a place that i can contact you asap.

    Thanks,

    Regards,

    Enderman.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-12-22T20:06:33+00:00

    Where you able to fix this? I keep having the same issue.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-12-20T02:21:09+00:00

    Hi Hash Brownie, hopefully you have switched out of S mode since it's been about 1 year,

    If you still can't switch out of Windows 11 S mode, I Would recommend you do this

    update your windows 11 to windows 11 Version 22H2,

    If it doesn't work, please try to factory reset your device if you need help to factory reset your device, use the steps this article tells you to do How to Reset Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

    Select remove everything and then,

    Local Reinstall

    If it doesn't work, please reply to my answer.

    Thanks

    Regards,

    Enderman.

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