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Windows 10/11 S Mode is a version of Windows designed to offer a more secure and performance-optimized experience. Here are some key aspects:
1. **Security**: S Mode only allows the installation of apps from the Microsoft Store, reducing the risk of malware and unapproved software that could compromise your system. This restriction ensures that only apps that have been vetted by Microsoft are used.
2. **Performance**: Because only apps from the Microsoft Store are allowed, S Mode tends to run faster and more efficiently, with quicker boot times and improved battery life on laptops and tablets.
3. **Simplified Experience**: S Mode is designed to be simple and straightforward, focusing on providing a consistent experience with a streamlined interface that is less prone to issues caused by traditional Win32 applications.
4. **Edge and Bing**: In S Mode, Microsoft Edge is the default web browser, and Bing is the default search engine. These settings cannot be changed while in S Mode.
5. **Switching Out of S Mode**: If you need to install software that isn’t available in the Microsoft Store or want more control over your system, you can switch out of S Mode. This process can be free depending on the machine but usually will need to be have a purchased key to unlock the machines Operating Systen, but once you switch out, you cannot revert back to S Mode.
S Mode is often found on lower-end devices or in educational settings where security and ease of management are priorities.
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