

Note: Refer to Switching out of S mode in Windows from Microsoft Support page for the latest updates.After you see a confirmation message on the page, you'll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store. On the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page that appears in the Microsoft Store, select the Get button.Note: If you also see an "Upgrade your edition of Windows" section, be careful not to click the "Go to the Store" link that appears there.In the Switch to Windows 11 Pro section, select Go to the Store.On your PC running Windows 11 in S mode, open Settings > System > Activation.Note: It will be necessary for you to disable S Mode before you can install any Hy-Tek or other non-Microsoft program This S mode prevents any application not purchased in the Windows Store from being installed. Windows 11 home edition defaults to what Microsoft calls "S Mode".

Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.We do not recommend installing Hy-Tek software ( Meet Manager, Team Manager) with Windows 11. To install Hy-Tek software (Meet Manager, Team Manager) on your computer, refer to the Hy-Tek System Requirements. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. Microsoft and the Window logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of, Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Android, Google Chrome, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google, LLC. Firefox is a trademark of Mozilla Foundation. or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. S mode What is S mode Check out our deep dive into Windows 11 in S mode and why it might be a good option for youDont forget to subscribe and be notified. NortonLifeLock, the NortonLifeLock Logo, the Checkmark Logo, Norton, LifeLock, and the LockMan Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NortonLifeLock Inc. LifeLock identity theft protection is not available in all countries.Ĭopyright © 2022 NortonLifeLock Inc. The Norton and LifeLock Brands are part of NortonLifeLock Inc. On Windows 11, S mode is supported only on the Home edition. It limits app installations through Windows Store only, for safety and stability of the OS. Even though it offers most of the features from Home or Pro edition, it does not allow users to run desktop applications. Windows 11/10 in S Mode uses apps exclusively from the Windows Store. Windows in S Mode is a streamlined version of Windows that is optimized for security and performance. Please keep in mind that once you do so you CANNOT revert back to S mode. You CAN, take your device out of S mode to run the standard Norton applications. In the app click the gear icon shown below and review options there.


It is available ONLY on the Windows 11 store. The app is "streamlined" meaning it doesn't have the same functionality as a standard version.
