{"id":945,"date":"2022-10-12T07:31:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T07:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/?p=945"},"modified":"2022-10-12T07:31:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T07:31:37","slug":"what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Windows 11 S Mode? The Good, Bad and Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_31 counter-hierarchy counter-disc\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"item\" class=\"cssicon\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><label for=\"item\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\" ><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#What_is_Windows_11_S_Mode\" title=\"What is Windows 11 S Mode?\">What is Windows 11 S Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#Benefits_of_Windows_11_S_Mode\" title=\"Benefits of Windows 11 S Mode\">Benefits of Windows 11 S Mode<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#Downsides_of_Windows_11_S_Mode\" title=\"Downsides of Windows 11 S Mode\">Downsides of Windows 11 S Mode<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#How_Do_I_Know_If_My_Windows_11_PC_Has_S_Mode\" title=\"How Do I Know If My Windows 11 PC Has S Mode?\">How Do I Know If My Windows 11 PC Has S Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#How_to_Get_into_S_Mode_on_Windows_11_PC\" title=\"How to Get into S Mode on Windows 11 PC\">How to Get into S Mode on Windows 11 PC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#How_to_Switch_out_S_Mode_on_Windows_11_PC\" title=\"How to Switch out S Mode on Windows 11 PC\">How to Switch out S Mode on Windows 11 PC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#How_to_Disable_S_Mode_in_Windows_11\" title=\"How to Disable S Mode in Windows 11\">How to Disable S Mode in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#Is_It_Worth_Keeping_S_Mode_in_Windows_11\" title=\"Is It Worth Keeping S Mode in Windows 11?\">Is It Worth Keeping S Mode in Windows 11?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#YouTube_Tutorial_What_is_S_mode_Is_it_worth_keeping\" title=\"YouTube Tutorial: What is S mode? Is it worth keeping?\">YouTube Tutorial: What is S mode? Is it worth keeping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_S_Mode\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions about S Mode\">Frequently Asked Questions about S Mode<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#Can_I_use_Chrome_in_S_mode\" title=\"Can I use Chrome in S mode?\">Can I use Chrome in S mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#Can_you_use_zoom_in_S_mode\" title=\"Can you use zoom in S mode?\">Can you use zoom in S mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_switch_out_of_S_mode\" title=\"How long does it take to switch out of S mode?\">How long does it take to switch out of S mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#Can_I_use_Gmail_in_Windows_11_S_Mode\" title=\"Can I use Gmail in Windows 11 S Mode?\">Can I use Gmail in Windows 11 S Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#How_does_S_mode_affect_performance\" title=\"How does S mode affect performance?\">How does S mode affect performance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uubyte.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-11-s-mode-the-good-bad-and-tutorial\/#What_happens_if_I_switch_my_computer_out_of_S_mode\" title=\"What happens if I switch my computer out of S mode?\">What happens if I switch my computer out of S mode?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>S Mode is a new feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 10. It is more like a\u00a0 locked-down version of Windows. The main purpose is to improve the security and performance on Windows. Windows 11 S Mode only allows you to install apps from the Microsoft Store. As a result,\u00a0 it is more secure in Windows 11 S Mode as it does blocks installation and running of third-party apps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Windows_11_S_Mode\"><\/span>What is Windows 11 S Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 S Mode is a special mode that is designed to improve the security and performance of Windows 11. When you enable Windows 11 S Mode, your computer will only be able to run apps that are downloaded from the Microsoft Store. This can help to improve the stability of your computer, as well as protect you from malware and other security threats.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few things to keep in mind if you&#8217;re considering enabling Windows 11 S Mode. First, you will only be able to run apps that are available in the Microsoft Store. This means that you won&#8217;t be able to run traditional desktop applications, such as Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop. You&#8217;ll also need to be connected to the internet to download apps from the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Windows_11_S_Mode\"><\/span>Benefits of Windows 11 S Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 S Mode is a locked-down version of Windows 11 that only allows apps from the Microsoft Store. This mode is designed for security and performance, and it&#8217;s becoming more popular as a way to keep devices running smoothly and securely. Here are some of the benefits of using Windows 11 S Mode:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Increased security<\/strong>: One of the main benefits of using Windows 11 S Mode is the increased security it offers. By only allowing apps from the Microsoft Store, you can be sure that your device is less vulnerable to malware and other security threats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Better performance<\/strong>: Another benefit of using Windows 11 S Mode is that it can help improve the performance of your device. By limiting the number of apps and services running in the background, S Mode can help your device run more smoothly and quickly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Extended battery life<\/strong>: Another advantage of Windows 11 S Mode is that it can help extend the battery life of your device. By limiting the number of apps and services running in the background, S Mode can help reduce the amount of power your device uses, which can help prolong its battery life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Easy to use<\/strong>: One of the great things about Windows 11 S Mode is that it&#8217;s very easy to use. If you&#8217;re not familiar with the Microsoft Store, it&#8217;s very straightforward to find and install apps. And, if you ever need to install an app from outside the Store, it&#8217;s easy to switch out of S Mode.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Free to use<\/strong>: Windows 11 S Mode is free to use. You don&#8217;t need to pay anything extra to use it, and there are no subscription fees.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a more secure and efficient way with Windows 11, S Mode is a great option. It offers increased security, better performance, and extended battery life, and it&#8217;s very easy to use. Best of all, it&#8217;s free to use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downsides_of_Windows_11_S_Mode\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vir4-0-0\">Down<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vir4-1-0\">sides<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vir4-2-0\"> of<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vir4-3-0\"> Windows<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vir4-4-0\"> 11<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vir4-5-0\"> S<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1vir4-6-0\"> Mode<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, you can only install apps from the Microsoft Store. This means that you won&#8217;t be able to install your favorite desktop apps, such as Google Chrome or iTunes. You&#8217;ll also be limited to using Microsoft Edge as your default web browser.<\/p>\n<p>Second, you won&#8217;t be able to customize your settings as much as you can in regular Windows 11. For example, you won&#8217;t be able to change your default web browser or disable certain Windows features.<\/p>\n<p>Third, Windows 10 S Mode is only available on certain devices. So, if you want to use Windows 10 S Mode, you&#8217;ll need to buy a new device that&#8217;s compatible with it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Know_If_My_Windows_11_PC_Has_S_Mode\"><\/span>How Do I Know If My Windows 11 PC Has S Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Microsoft online document, Windows 11 S mode is available on PC based on Intel, AMD and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. This means most of Windows 11 PCs are able to get into S mode by default.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_into_S_Mode_on_Windows_11_PC\"><\/span>How to Get into S Mode on Windows 11 PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re running Windows 11 Pro, you can follow the same steps to get into S Mode as you would with Windows 11 S. However, if you&#8217;re running Windows 11 Home, you&#8217;ll need to do a few extra steps.<\/p>\n<p>First, go to Settings on desktop and click on <em>Update &amp; Security.<\/em> From there, click on the <em>Activation<\/em> tab on the left side of the window. On the right side of the window, you&#8217;ll see a section called \"<strong>Switch to Windows 11 S.<\/strong>\" Click on the link that says \"<strong>Go to the Store.<\/strong>\"<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;re in the Store, you&#8217;ll need to search for \"<strong>Windows 11 S.<\/strong>\" The first result should be the official listing from Microsoft. Click on the \"<strong>Get<\/strong>\" button and the process will begin. Once it&#8217;s finished, you&#8217;ll be prompted to restart your computer. After restart, your PC will be in Windows 11 S mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_out_S_Mode_on_Windows_11_PC\"><\/span>How to Switch out S Mode on Windows 11 PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using Windows 11 in S Mode, you can switch to the regular version of Windows 11 by following these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open Settings app on your Windows 11 PC .<\/p>\n<p>2. Select <em>Update &amp; Security<\/em> &gt; <em>Activation<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>3. Under \"<strong>Switch to Windows 10 Home or Pro,<\/strong>\" select Go to the Store. (If you don&#8217;t see this option, you&#8217;re not using S Mode.)<\/p>\n<p>4. On the Microsoft Store page, click on <em>Get <\/em>button.<\/p>\n<p>5. Follow the instructions on the page to switch out of S Mode.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that switching out of S Mode is a one-way process. Once you&#8217;ve done it, you won&#8217;t be able to go back to S Mode. So if you find that you need the extra security and reliability that S Mode provides, you&#8217;ll have to reinstall Windows 11 from scratch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Disable_S_Mode_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>How to Disable S Mode in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 S Mode is a new mode in the Windows operating system that is designed to improve security and performance. This mode is similar to the Windows 10 S Mode, but with some additional features. One of the main differences between Windows 11 S Mode and Windows 10 S Mode is that Windows 11 S Mode can be disabled. This means that you can use any app or program that is not available in the Windows Store.<\/p>\n<p>To disable Windows 11 S Mode, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p>2. Click on the <em>System<\/em> category.<\/p>\n<p>3. Click on the <em>S Mode<\/em> tab.<\/p>\n<p>4. Click on the <em>Disable S Mode<\/em> button.<\/p>\n<p>5. Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to disable S Mode.<\/p>\n<p>Once S Mode is disabled, you will be able to use any app or program on your computer, including those that are not available in the Windows Store. Keep in mind that disabling S Mode may impact the security and performance of your computer, so you should only do this if you are sure that you want to use apps from outside the Windows Store.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Worth_Keeping_S_Mode_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>Is It Worth Keeping S Mode in Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>S mode is a special mode in Windows 11. This can be useful if you want to make sure that your computer is only running apps that are trusted and verified by Microsoft. However, it can also be restrictive if you want to use apps that are not available in the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few pros and cons to using S mode on your Windows 11 computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros of S Mode<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 All apps on your computer are verified by Microsoft and are safe to use.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Improve the performance of computer by only running apps that are designed to work well with Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Protect the computer from malware and other security threats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons of S Mode:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Unable to use the preferred apps if they are not available in the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Limit the ability to customize a computer and make changes to the settings.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Unable to take full advantage of your computer\u2019s hardware if you are using S mode.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, whether or not you should use S mode on your Windows 11 computer depends on your needs and preferences. If you want a more secure and streamlined experience, then S mode may be right for you. However, if you need more flexibility and customization, then you may want to avoid S mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Tutorial_What_is_S_mode_Is_it_worth_keeping\"><\/span>YouTube Tutorial: What is S mode? Is it worth keeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is S mode? Is it worth keeping?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MmhGWs_MD5Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_S_Mode\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about S Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Chrome_in_S_mode\"><\/span>Can I use Chrome in S mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, you cannot use Chrome in S mode.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_zoom_in_S_mode\"><\/span>Can you use zoom in S mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, you cannot use Zoom in S mode. However, you can use Zoom web version in the Edge browser that comes with Windows 11\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_switch_out_of_S_mode\"><\/span>How long does it take to switch out of S mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt only takes a few minutes to switch out of S mode.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Gmail_in_Windows_11_S_Mode\"><\/span>Can I use Gmail in Windows 11 S Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you can use Gmail in Windows 11 S Mode. However, you will need to use the Gmail app for Windows 11 S Mode, which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_S_mode_affect_performance\"><\/span>How does S mode affect performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tS mode affects performance by limiting the apps that can be used on the device to those that are available in the Microsoft Store. This can help improve performance by reducing the number of apps that are running in the background.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_switch_my_computer_out_of_S_mode\"><\/span>What happens if I switch my computer out of S mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you switch your computer out of S mode, you will be able to install any apps from any source. However, you will not be able to reinstall Windows 11 in S mode.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can I use Chrome in S mode?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"No, you cannot use Chrome in S mode.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can you use zoom in S mode?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"No, you cannot use Zoom in S mode. 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