Windows 10: Stuck with Windows 11 S on new laptop - can't download software programs I'm used to

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    Stuck with Windows 11 S on new laptop - can't download software programs I'm used to


    I just bought a new laptop and the rep did not tell me that it has Windows 11 S which means I can't download Google Chrome or install my McAfee antivirus software I've paid for. So, couple of questions and thank you VERY much for helping me! 1 With Google Chrome, I was able to set up 3 accounts without having to sync anything to Microsoft or Google. It was easy and kept my stuff separate. How do I do that in Edge? When I try to create an additional account in Edge, it tells me I have to sync that new account to Microsoft and then tells me that that account does not exist. There is n

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    Diane_025, Aug 5, 2024
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    Downloading new language pack is stuck, Windows 10.

    Hi Ditre,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand your concern. The issue might have occurred due to third party applications or programs blocking the download and installation. We would suggest you to refer to the suggestion by
    "Sudarshan M K dated January 17th 2016 on
    Language pack stuck at downloading
    and check if it resolves the issue. Also we would suggest you to check for

    Windows update
    if there are any pending.

    Regards,
     
    Manjunath_H, Aug 5, 2024
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