Windows 10: How to Enable S mode in Windows 10

How to Enable S mode in Windows 10


Windows 10 in S mode is a mode that can be applied to a Windows edition to enable a productive Windows experience that's streamlined for security and performanace. By exclusively using apps in the Microsoft Store and ensuring that you browse safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 in S mode keeps you running fast and secure day in and day out. The same technology that makes Windows 10 in S mode secure also creates some differences when creating software images for Windows 10 devices.

In previous versions of Windows, Windows 10 S was a separate edition that required working with a different Windows image than non-S editions. Starting with Windows 10 version 1803, you can Enable S mode on supported Windows editions.

It is not well publicised yet but you can set up S mode in PRO and Home at least (not sure about other SKUs).

To do this, you need to create an unattend.xml file

Step 1 - create file stucture for dism commands

I created the following file structure to do this

C:\test\offline\answerfiles containing the xml file (I called it myunattend.xml file) created in step 2

C:\test\images containing the install wim file that we modify from the default in the standard MS isoMount standard 1803 iso as a drive and copy install.wim from sources folder (note - I downloaded iso direct rather than via mct which uses install.esd)

C:\test\offline which needs to be created up front even though blank.


Step 2 - Create myunattend.xml file

I then installed 1803 ADK and Windows SIM to create the unattend file.

See tutorial link below for the instructions to download and run elevated Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment are in steps 5.3 & 5.4.

Create Windows 10 ISO image from Existing Installation | Windows 10 Tutorials

using latest 1803 ADK, and only installed the following component as per

Enable S mode | Microsoft Docs

i.e.amd64_Microsoft_Windows_CodeIntegrity component to Pass 2 offline Servicing

and set

amd64_Microsoft_Windows_CodeIntegrity\SkuPolicyRequired to 1.

I then saved the xml file as myunattend.xml in folder as above.You can skip all the ADK/SIM stuff by simply copying following code to myunattend.xml file if you like using notepad or similar.

Code: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="offlineServicing"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-CodeIntegrity" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <SkuPolicyRequired>1</SkuPolicyRequired> </component> </settings> xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend>[/quote]
Step 3 - apply dism to unattend file


Type the following command to mount the offline Windows image.

Code: Dism /Mount-Image /ImageFile:C:\test\images\install.wim /name:"Windows 10 Pro" /MountDir:C:\test\offline[/quote] For Home, change name to "Windows 10 Home"

Type the following command to apply the unattended answer file to the image.

Code: DISM /Image:C:\test\offline /Apply-Unattend:C:\test\answerfiles\myunattend.xml[/quote]
Type the following command to commit the changes and unmount the image. Code: Dism /Unmount-Image /MountDir:C:\test\offline /Commit[/quote]
Sometimes it does not properly dismount the files and gives an error message. The install.wim file is properly updated though. If you get that error, run following to tidy up dismounting.


Code: Dism /cleanup-mountpoints[/quote] Step 4 - Install Pro 10 S

Create usb installation flash drive using standard windows iso, and replace install.wim in sources directory with modified install.wim in images directory

Install and setup in normal way, choosing Home or Pro as appropriate

You now have PRO or Home 10 S running in S mode.

You can in fact modify same install.wim twice repeating Step 3 above so iso has both Home 10S and Pro 10S.


Step 5 - Optional - Create bootable iso


Crete two new subfolders

c:\test\iso

c:\test\iso\isofiles

Copy all files from bootable installation drive to c:\test\iso\isofiles

Run following command from command prompt in windows adk kit. If you just copied xml file, you will need to install this as per link (install latest 1803 adk) - only need to install deployment tools ( copy of picture by @Kari)

Download and install the Windows ADK | Microsoft Docs










Code: oscdimg.exe -m -o -u2 -udfver102 -bootdata:2#p0,e,bc:\test\iso\isofiles\boot\etfsboot.com#pEF,e,bc:\test\iso\isofiles\efi\microsoft\boot\efisys.bin c:\test\iso\isofiles c:\test\iso\10S.iso[/quote]
You will now have a bootable iso 10S.iso in c:\test\iso folder.

:)

 

How to enable developer mode in Windows 10

Hi Roshan,

Thank you for posting in Community.

We are glad to provide the assistance required to help resolve the issue.

For now, I suggest that you perform the steps below to enable Developer Mode via Group Policy and check.

1. Open Group Policy Editor and navigate to the following setting:

Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > App Package Deployment

2. You will need to edit and Enable the following two policies

• Allow all trusted apps to install
• Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE

Hope this helps

 

Tablet mode not working since Windows 10 update

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest on Windows 10.

Before we proceed,I would like you to answer the following questions:

• Could you please tell me if tablet mode is enabled?
• Could you please explain when you say "NOT A SINGLE ONE of my apps are to be found anywhere"?

I suggest you to follow the methods below:

Method 1

If tablet mode is not enabled,I suggest you to enable it by performing the following steps:

• Click or tap the Start button
• Open the Settings application
• Click or tap on "System"
• In the pane on the left of the screen scroll all the way to the bottom until you see "Tablet Mode"
  
• Ensure the toggle is set to either on or off to your preference.

Method 2

I suggest you to Follow the below steps to Run the System maintenance Troubleshooter:

Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click on System maintenance .
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

Method 3

The glitch issue might occur due to some corruption in the display drivers.So,I recommend you to update the display adapter and check.

Please refer the article below:

How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10

Please get back to us with updated status, we will be happy to assist you.