Switching out of Windows S Mode
We had an issue arise that an end user was trying to setup an RDP to the Cloud however did not have access to Remote Desktop Connection app. After research, the tech had found that the end user's PC was in Windows S Mode.
What is Windows S Mode?
Windows 10 S Mode is a limited, locked-down Windows
operating system. In S Mode, you can
only install apps from the Windows Store and can only browse the web with
Microsoft Edge.
End Users that have issues connecting to our programs might
be in Window S Mode.
How to check if S Mode is turned?
Go
toSettings and select Systems
Go to
About
On the About page, scroll down to the Windows Specifications section
How to leave S Mode
Go
to
Settings and select
Update & Security
Select Activation and select Go to Store
Select
the Get option
Click on Install
It
should only take seconds to switch out of S Mode and does not require a reboot
of the PC. Once it is switched out of S
Mode, the end user may start installing applications outside of the Microsoft
Store.