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Why can't I use LockDown Browser, and it takes me to the Windows App store?

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Last Updated: Jul 20, 2023 Views: Views: 488

Newer versions of Windows has an extra security feature called S Mode. In order to download and use LockDown Browser on your personal PC you need to disable S Mode.

To do so:

For 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.

 

For Windows 10:

  • On your PC running Windows 10 in S mode, open Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation.

  • 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.)

  • 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.

Answered By: Chatt Tech Library Staff

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