Windows 10: S mode question about antivirus

If I switch out of S mode, will I need to get additional antivirus?

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S mode question about antivirus

If I switch out of S mode, will I need to get additional antivirus?

 

if i leave s mode,which antivirus is best used for windows 10 home

FWIW:

Microsoft created Windows 10 S mode for a reason: Security....

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Windows 10 in S mode FAQ - Windows Help

If you want to switch out of it: Since some weeks many users are not able to switch out of S mode. Seems that there are some problems on the Microsoft's servers side..

Users are advised to try again in a few days or even weeks....

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In case you decide (and have been successful in) switching out of S mode:

Windows 10 comes with in-built AV Windows Defender.

Whether you want to use Windows Defender or want to install another AV: that depends on your own preferences and habits.

No matter which AV you want to use, there might be situations in which you want to use other Anti-Malware programs for occasional, on-demand scans.

Suggestion to read:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools

 

Win 10 S Mode Questions

Hello all and if you observe, happy Easter or Passover. Next week, a friend is getting an HP laptop that'll be using Windows 10 in S Mode. I'm somewhat familiar with what can and cannot be done but there are a few questions.

As there are restrictions in what can be downloaded and installed in S Mode, does anyone know if tools like Geek Uninstaller portable and CCleaner portable (on USB sticks) would work or will she be limited to the built-in Windows tools?

She's using an HP LaserJet Pro M15W printer on her network and to add that to the new laptop, drivers cannot be downloaded from the HP website. It was suggested we go to the Microsoft Store and get the HP Smart app and try using that to get the printer on the new machine. If that doesn't work, we can easily uninstall the app. HP's listing for S Mode compatible printers is grossly outdated and doesn't mention the printer (which is a reasonably new model) one way or the other.

The goal is to keep the laptop as clean as possible so any insight would be appreciated.