I want to get my laptop out of S mode

If the device is hanging on the black “this may take a minute to finalize” screen while switching out of S mode, use this order:

1. Wait several minutes first if the device is still showing the Microsoft logo or a spinning circle. A Surface support article states to wait several minutes before trying fixes when the device is stuck on a logo screen.
2. Check for pending Windows updates:
   • Open Start and search for Windows Update.
   • Install any pending updates.
   • Restart the PC.
3. Reset the Microsoft Store cache:
   • Open Start.
   • Type WSReset.exe and run it.
   • Restart the PC.
4. If it still fails, use Windows Update repair:
   • Open Settings > System > Recovery.
   • Select Install now under Fix problems using Windows Update.
   • When it finishes, try switching out of S mode again.
5. Try the switch again from the official S mode path:
   • In Windows 10: Settings > Update & Security > Activation > under Switch to Windows 10 Home or Switch to Windows 10 Pro, select Go to the Store.
   • In Microsoft Store, open Switch out of S mode and select Get.
   • Do not select the link under Upgrade your edition of Windows.
6. If the device belongs to an organization, check with the administrator. An organization can keep devices in S mode.

Important:

• Switching out of S mode is permanent.
• There is no charge to switch out of S mode.
• Once the switch completes, the device can install apps from outside Microsoft Store.

References:

• Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S mode FAQ
• Switching out of S mode in Windows
• Surface turns on but is stuck on a logo screen
• I cannot switch out of S mode - Microsoft Q&A
• Can't Switch out of S Mode - Microsoft Q&A
• Windows device settings to upgrade editions or enable S mode in Intune