Attempting to set up Windows 10 in S Mode
Attempting to set up Windows 10 in S Mode
Hey everyone. I'm organizing Christmas gifts and was planning to give an older laptop, preferably running Windows 10 S mode. It's a used Lenovo with a fresh Windows 10 Home install on an SSD. The only extra thing is the AMD graphics driver from a third-party source. I see other models listed as Windows 10 Home in S mode, but I'm unsure how to activate them during a normal setup. Microsoft released an executable, but it's only compatible with Windows 10 Pro version 1803. Would everything function if I just left it disabled? I'd rather wait until Christmas to fix this instead of spending money on a $100 Pro license for a 2011 Lenovo that's already activated with the old key. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/educati...-in-s-mode
It's confusing why Microsoft isn't offering a discounted ISO and letting users upgrade to Windows 10 Home more easily. It seems counterintuitive to me.
This tool helps create install media or ISO files for Windows 10. You can either generate a USB installation drive or produce an ISO file. For more details, visit the official Microsoft page. The Windows S mode is now available on all SKUs, so activation is the main step for installation. Converting existing Windows 10 to S mode isn't required unless you need specific settings.
In addition to reinstalling, the easiest way to return is by navigating to Settings > Apps > App & Features, and selecting "Choose where to get apps" as "The Microsoft Store only." This is the best option available. It won't delete or prevent previously installed programs that weren't from the Store.
Yeah, seems like it (I can only find solution on how to INSTALL Win 10 S, not how to convert a Windows 10 install to Win 10 S). But I'm guessing the OP might want to do a clean install anyway if it's to give to a kid. Another simpler solution would be to add a ei.cfg to the ISO so that the OP has all versions available when installing ; make a txt file, rename it ei.cfg open the file and put the following in it ; [Channel] Retail Open the ISO and put the ei.cfg file in folder named "sources". When installing Windows, you should have all the versions available, including the one with S mode.
I just reinstalled Windows 10 Pro and tried the program we discussed to switch to Windows 10 S. The main problem is that it’s an inactive copy and running on Windows 10 S, which is a big concern. I’m considering upgrading from the paid Home version of Windows 10 to Pro for $100 or activating S for $200. I’d rather keep the system secure than risk losing access to the Windows Store, but I’m not sure if it’s safe to do that.
I don't understand why you end up hurting your head. Just use Windows 10 with your current license, install a web browser, and secure it using the mentioned settings. Regardless, the user will likely say they need Edge, but it breaks on some sites. As a developer, I see two issues: the user base is small, and Microsoft has stopped supporting Edge to focus on New Edge (Chromium-based). Windows 10 S is straightforward to unlock in any case. The Microsoft Store is much improved lately, offering many programs. Still missing, in my view, is a significant number of options—perhaps in a few years. It would also be helpful if Microsoft removed browser restrictions so any browser could publish its own on the store.
I found myself getting increasingly tangled in the details, chasing after Windows 10 S out of pure interest. Eventually, I had to stop trying. Windows 10 Home is enough. I’m exhausted from the constant stress.