SWITCHING OUT OF S MODE IN WINDOWS 11

carl brittain 0 Reputation points
2026-09-15T21:40:59.93+00:00

I have a new Lenovo Idea Pad Slim3 with windows 11 in S mode. I need to turn off the S mode. I do not see the Get button. I click on the 'switch our of S mode' and it simply continues to scroll - saying this may take time, but never completes

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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 85,150 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-15T22:23:02.0166667+00:00

    Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

    Kindly check first if the device is already switched out of S mode by checking the Windows Version and edition:

    Go to Settings > System > About

    Under Windows specifications, please let me know the Windows version and edition you have.

    If it's still in S mode, kindly follow the steps below:

    Method 1. Change the region to the US or the UK

    Go to Settings > Time & Language > Change the "Country or region" to US or UK, then go to the Microsoft Store and switch out of S mode.

    Method 2. Create a new admin user account, then switch out of S mode using the new account:

    Go to Settings > Accounts > Other users > Add account

    Follow the prompts to create an account.

    Then go to Settings > Accounts > Other users > Select the account you created > Click "Change account type" then select "Administrator"

    Restart the PC and log in to the new account, then try to switch out of S mode.

    For reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-signin/manage-user-accounts-in-windows

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    2026-09-15T21:41:12.5866667+00:00

    Try this in order:

    1. Open Settings > System > Activation.
    2. Under Switch to Windows 11 Pro, select Go to the Store.
    3. On the Microsoft Store page for Switch out of S mode, select Get.

    Important:

    • Do not select the link under Upgrade your edition of Windows. That is a different process and keeps the PC in S mode.
    • Switching out of S mode is permanent. It cannot be turned back on.
    • There is no charge to switch out of S mode.

    If the Store page keeps loading and the Get button never appears, these steps from Microsoft Q&A are the relevant troubleshooting path:

    1. If a VPN or third-party antivirus is installed, temporarily remove it and try again.
    2. Reset the Microsoft Store cache:
      • Press Windows + R
      • Run: wsreset.exe -i
      • Wait about 10 seconds, then try the S mode page again.
    3. Re-register Microsoft Store:
      • Right-click Start and open Windows PowerShell (Admin)
      • Run: 
             Get-AppXPackage WindowsStore -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
      • Restart the PC, then try switching out of S mode again.
    4. If the issue still continues, reset the Microsoft Store app from Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Microsoft Store and try again.
    5. Also check Settings > Accounts > Your info. If the device is connected to a school or work account, that can block switching. If the device belongs to an organization, the administrator can require S mode.

    If the device is organization-managed, switching out of S mode may be blocked by policy.

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