Windows 10: Microsoft store will not install any apps. Unable to switch out of s mode.

I have tried all of the suggestions and no luck reset/repair. Command prompt will not open. I changed several things from manual to automatic. I reset the computer, but still nothing changed. I tried to download the quick assist to receive help remotely, but the Microsoft store has a message that says something happened on our end. Waiting a bit might help. HELP! I just want to talk to someone to try to resolve the issue. I have Windows 11 home in S mode.

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Switch Out of S Mode Not Working in Microsoft Store

I finally was able to fix this "Switch Out of S" issue. It is not obvious so I wanted to share.

First, the issue is with the Microsoft Store, not the device. Here are the steps...

• Open the Microsoft Store app
• Click on the "..." at the upper right of the screen
• Choose "Downloads and Updates"
• Scroll down to the Microsoft Store app and click to update

The update downloaded to my new Surface Go.

Then on your device...

• Go to your device's Windows Settings
• Select "Update & Security"
• Select "Activation"
• Select "Switch Out of S" and go to Microsoft Store
• Once there you will be able to make the switch

Talk about painful...

Good luck,

Paulette

 

Apps won't install in Microsoft Store

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are unable to install apps in Microsoft Store. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers
to the questions below:

• 
  Do you have any non-Microsoft antivirus program installed?
  
• 
  Does this issue occur for all apps from the store?
  
• What is the date and time on the PC and ensure it is correct?

Meanwhile,
we would suggest you to perform these steps and after every step check if you are able to install the app.



Step
1: Reset the Windows Store Cache: Press the Windows
Logo Key + R to open the Run
dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.



Note:
A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically.



Step 2: Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter: Select the
Start button, and then select Settings>Update & Security
> Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows
Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.



Step 3:
Refer the troubleshooting steps and mentioned
in this article: Fix
problems with apps from Microsoft Store



Step 4: If you have any non-Microsoft security/antivirus software installed, disable it temporarily and
then try installing the game.



Step 5: If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and
check, refer this article to create
a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Unable to switch out of S Mode in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are unable to switch out of Windows 10 S Mode. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Build of Windows 10 S installed? (Type winver
  in Windows search/Run command)
• Do you get any error message or code, when you click on Get button?
• Which Account are you using to upgrade the PC?

In this scenario, we would suggest you to sign out
fromMicrosoft Store and perform the below steps and thensign in
back after restarting the PC, then try to switch out of Windows 10 S mode.

Step 1:
Reset the Windows Store Cache

Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the
Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.

Note:
A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically.

Step 2:
Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Select the Start button, and then select Settings>Update & Security
> Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.

Please refer the below article for additional information:

Switching out of S mode in Windows 10

Windows 10 in S mode FAQ

Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator