Windows 10: Stuck in S Mode: Microsoft store to switch out of S Mode not loading!

Been trying to switch out of S Mode on a Windows 11 following the instructions in Windows Support "Switching out of S mode in Windows" unsuccesfully, when I click on the link that redirects to the Microsoft Store, I get the following error:"Try that againSomething happened on our end. Waiting a bit might help."I've tried all day yesterday and today but still nothing. Don't know what to do anymore.

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Stuck in S mode

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are unable to switch from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home/Pro Version. 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 on the PC? (Type winver in Windows search/Run command)
• What is the complete error message you are getting?
• Are you using a school/university account to sign in to the Microsoft store
• Are you connected to a domain/organization network?
• Are you connected to the Internet?

Windows 10 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode. Switching
out of S mode is one-way. If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to Windows 10 in S mode. There's no charge to switch out of S mode. Please refer the below article:

Switching out of S mode in Windows 10

Windows 10 in S mode FAQ

Meanwhile you can perform these steps and check.

Step 1: Windows Updates

1. Press Windows + I key to launch
   Settings.
2. Now click on Updates & Security.
   
3. Select Windows Updates from the left pane.
4. Click on Check for Updates. Make sure that the PC is up to date with the recent Windows Updates

Step 2:
Reset Microsoft Store

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for ‘Run’
2. In Run dialog box, type ‘wsreset’ and hit enter.

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

Step 3:
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 4:
Login to Microsoft Store

Sign out, and sign in again to the Microsoft Store and check if you are able to Switch out of S mode.

1. Open Microsoft Store, click on the
   Profile icon and select Sign out.
2. Now, click on the Profile icon again and select
   Sign in.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions and sign in with the account.

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Switching out of S Mode

I am having trouble switching my laptop out of S Mode. I went through the steps that are listed, and the Windows Store is updated and it won't let me click Get when you go to the screen to switch out of S mode.

 

Unable to switch out of Windows 10S mode.

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulty you are facing. However, we would need some more information regarding the issue.

1. May I know the model number of the system?
   
2. Could you please provide the screenshot of the page where you are not able see Get button by referring to
   
   How to include a screenshot in your post?
   

We would suggest you to refer
Switching out of S mode in Windows 10 and
Fix problems switching Windows modes in Microsoft Store and try performing troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article and check if it resolves the issue.





Regards,



Manjunath H

Microsoft Community – Moderator