If you switch out of S mode, you can install 32-bit (x86) Windows apps that aren’t available in Microsoft Store in Windows. If you make this switch, it’s permanent, and 64-bit (x64) apps still won’t run.
Is there a downside to switching out of S mode?
Once you turn S mode off, you can’t go back, which could be bad news for someone with a low-end PC that doesn’t run a full version of Windows 10 very well.
What happens if I switch my computer out of S mode?
To increase security and performance, Windows 10 in S mode runs only apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn’t available in the Microsoft Store, you’ll need to permanently switch out of S mode. There’s no charge to switch out of S mode, but you won’t be able to turn it back on.
Should I switch out of S mode to get Chrome?
Since Chrome is not a Microsoft Store app, hence you can’t install Chrome. If you want to install an app that isn’t available in the Microsoft Store, you’ll need to switch out of S mode.
Do I need to be in S mode?
S Mode sounds limited, and that’s the point. If you only need a basic Microsoft Edge web browser, Microsoft Office applications like Word, and anything else that’s available in the Microsoft Store, you should try using the PC in S Mode. The S Mode restrictions provide additional protection against malware.