
This HP 14" laptop was pre-installed with Windows 10 Home in S model
What is the S model?
Windows 10 in S Mode is a more limited, locked-down Windows operating system. In S Mode, you can only install apps from the Store, and you can only browse the web with Microsoft Edge
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PCs running in S Mode can also be ideal for young students, business PCs that only need a few applications and less experienced computer users. Besides, the S Mode restrictions provide additional protection against malware.
How to Leave S Mode
To leave S Mode, open the Store app on your PC and search for “Switch out of S Mode.” The Store will guide you through taking your PC out of S Mode.
Of course, if you need software that isn’t available in the Store, you have to leave S Mode. But you can try using the PC in S Mode for a while and see how well it works for you. You can leave S Mode at any point.
Remember: While you can leave S Mode whenever you like, your choice to leave S Mode is a permanent decision. Once you’ve left S Mode, you can never put the PC back into S Mode. It will use a standard Windows 10 Home operating system.