Installer for BLS-2023 will not run due to S Mode

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Windows S Mode are special versions of Windows streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it required applications be downloaded and purchased from the Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

Because a S mode PC only runs applications obtained and purchased from the Microsoft Store, It cannot install programs coming from other sources, such as CDE Software products, which come from CDE Software's secure website.

To check if your PC is using S Mode, head to Settings > System > About. On the About page, scroll down to the “Windows Specifications” section. If you see the words “in S mode” to the right of the Edition entry, you're using an S Mode PC.

To install CDE Software products, you'll need to switch the PC out of S mode. Microsoft does not charge to switch out of S mode.

Windows 11:
  1. On your PC running Windows 11 in S mode, open Settings  > System  > Activation.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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.

Windows 10:

  1. On your PC running Windows 10 in S mode, open Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation.
  2. In the Switch to Windows 10 Home or Switch to Windows 10 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.)
  3. 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.

Article ID: 2678, , Modified: 7/13/2023 at 2:22 PM

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