Turn on windows switcher

Open Run dialog box and type " regedit " in the box. Navigate to following path in the left-side pane, then search and find value name HideFastUserSwitching in the right-side pane.

Double click the value and enter value data " 0 " or " 1 ". Then click OK to save changes. Once you set the value data to 1 , Fast User Switching feature would be disabled. To re-enable it, please change the value to 0. Close the Registry Editor and you will have to log off and log back for the changes to take effect. 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. 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.

Open Microsoft Store. Windows 10 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to Windows 10 in S mode. Windows 10 Windows 11 More Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback?

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