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
    2024-06-08T02:11:24+00:00

    THIS WORKED FOR ME

    There's a relatively easy way to temporarily disable S mode on your Windows 10 system to do things normally blocked by it and then re-enable it afterwards. This is for people who may only need to run desktop apps once in awhile and don't want to take the plunge to fully remove S mode. The best thing about it, just one reboot puts you back.

    1. Go to Settings -> Recovery, select Restart now from Advanced startup.
    2. From the Recovery screen select Troubleshoot, Advanced options, See more recovery options, Startup Settings. Restart the machine.
    3. From the Startup Settings screen select "7) Disable driver signature enforcement". The machine will restart.

    Your machine will now let you run any executable as you would be able to when out of S mode.

    When you want to go back, just reboot the machine. S mode will be back protecting you again.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-08T02:10:19+00:00

    !!!!!THIS COMPLETELY WORKS - AFTER 2 HOURS SCOURING THE INTERNET - REDDIT SAVES THE DAY!!!!!

    There's a relatively easy way to temporarily disable S mode on your Windows 10 system to do things normally blocked by it and then re-enable it afterwards. This is for people who may only need to run desktop apps once in awhile and don't want to take the plunge to fully remove S mode. The best thing about it, just one reboot puts you back.

    1. Go to Settings -> Recovery, select Restart now from Advanced startup.
    2. From the Recovery screen select Troubleshoot, Advanced options, See more recovery options, Startup Settings. Restart the machine.
    3. From the Startup Settings screen select "7) Disable driver signature enforcement". The machine will restart.

    Your machine will now let you run any executable as you would be able to when out of S mode.

    When you want to go back, just reboot the machine. S mode will be back protecting you again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-07T22:36:42+00:00

    This actually worked! You saved me; thank you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-06-07T15:20:20+00:00

    This method worked for me, It does take a little time because you are re-installing windows but... patience is a virtue. Just be careful to keep your settings

    The option that does seem to work for others :<br><br>Perform a reinstall using Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using windows update > Reinstall now.
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  5. Neil D 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-07T12:23:33+00:00

    The option that does seem to work for others :

    Perform a reinstall using Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using windows update > Reinstall now.

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