What's Windows 10 S?

What is Windows 10 S?

I have Windows 10 for Education, with S mode turned on.

What is S mode?

S mode is a variant of Windows 10 that is on when you get certain computers.

You can't turn it on manually, because it's an OEM thing.

It's a more restrictive version of Windows 10. You still get core features, but it's targeted at the tech illiterate.

What are the restrictions of S mode?

• You can only install programs in the Microsoft Store.

• you can only use Edge as your default web browser

• You can only use Bing

and so on.

it's a lot less restrictive than it used to be when it launched, and you used to have to pay $50 to exit S mode.

Who TF would WANT that?

• Schools, so that students get a good experience while protecting the PCs.

• People who don't mind the restrictions

• Tech illiterate

• prisoners?

How do I enter S Mode?

You can't. It comes with a PC.

How do I check if I have S Mode?

go to Settings>System>About

scroll to the bottom. It might say something like:

If you see "In S Mode" you are in S Mode.

How to leave?

Go to the MS Store, type switch out of S Mode and follow instructions given. You'll switch out of S mode.

WARNING: You can't switch back into S mode if you switch out, so beware.

Conclusion: S mode kinda sucks, but it's good.