Switching out of S mode is one-way. If you make the switch, you won’t be able to go back to Windows 10 or Windows 11 in S mode. There’s no charge to switch out of S mode.

On your PC running Windows 11 in S mode, open Settings > System > Activation.

In the Switch to Windows 11 Pro section, select Go to the Store. (If you also see an “Upgrade your edition of Windows” section, be careful not to click the “Go to the Store” link that appears there.)

On the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page that appears in the Microsoft Store, select the Get button. After you see a confirmation message on the page, you’ll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store.

Operating System:
Windows 11 Home in S mode

Processor:
3.0 GHz Intel Core i3-1115G4 Dual-Core

Memory:
Upgraded to 20GB DDR4 RAM

Storage:
Upgraded to 512GB NVMe TLC SSD

Display:
15.6″ 1920 x 1080 FHD Touch Display

Graphics:
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics

Audio:
Stereo speakers, 1.5W x2, Dolby Audio

Battery life:
Up to 8.5 Hours

Wireless:
2×2 802.11AC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1

Webcam:
720p with Privacy Shutter

Product weight:
3.64 lbs

Color:
Sand

【Display and Graphics】14″ HD (1366×768) TN 220nits Anti-glare, narrow bezel, Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors. Watch shows on a more expansive 14″ HD screen with a thin frame for a generous Active Area Ratio – the amount of screen compared with the size of its borders
【Upgraded to 4GB 3200MHz RAM】Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
【Upgraded to 128GB NVMe SSD】Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
【Windows 11 Home in S mode】You may switch to regular windows 11: Press “Start button” bottom left of the screen; Select “Settings” icon above “power” icon;Select “Activation”, then Go to Store; Select Get option under “Switch out of S mode”; Hit Install. (If you also see an “Upgrade your edition of Windows” section, be careful not to click the “Go to the Store” link that appears there.)