Windows 10: Windows 11 Home S Mode, unable to switch.

Hi, I have purchased a new laptop which is Windows 11 Home S Mode, i am trying to switch from S mode. I have tried to go through settings link to store and press GET and Microsoft store and keep getting the same issue."Something happened and we couldn't start the upgrade" problem our end issue.I have checked servers no problems and waited almost 24 hours, reset internet, cleared cache, and other potential work arounds but continue to have the same problem.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Unable to switch out of s mode

Hi DebraRenee,

Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. I'm an Independent Advisor and consumer of Microsoft products just like you. Let me help you with your concern.

I suppose you follow the steps on the next link to switch out of S Mode

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/445606...

If you followed the steps on the above link and the error occur, try to follow the suggested troubleshooting steps of Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20 on the link below

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

 

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

Hello Cam. I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

Here are fixes for Windows 11 stuck in S mode:

Try these fixes for can't switch out of S mode in Windows 11:

https://nerdschalk.com/switch-out-of-s-mode-not...

https://www.minitool.com/news/switch-out-of-s-m...

https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-unable-to-switc...

https://www.hawkdive.com/unable-to-get-out-of-s...





Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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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