If working with sensitive data, some companies may require it to stay on S mode. Guess it just comes down to the idea of asking: Do you need Microsoft to hold your hand and restrict you to keep you safe or are you able to use common sense and do it all yourself? (There’s more to it than that, but it’s just my “dumbed down” way of explaining. With that always does come with increased risk, but if you use common sense you generally won’t have issues.

This is a slightly trickier method to access Safe Mode. The purpose of a computer, for me, is so I can visit anywhere I want and install any program I desire. On the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key. Personally, I hate anything that greatly restricts my capabilities. If your System is running with Windows 11 Home S mode, Open Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I, and from the left-hand side click on System and. The S Mode on Windows 11 present on some devices at the time of purchase allows you to download software only and exclusively from the official Microsoft. By limiting yourself to only Microsoft’s “network” (not right word, but work with me), it’s able to only have you run Microsoft approved things which in turn reduces the chances of malware and viruses.

S Mode basically is putting your device on a closed system and gives you very little control over things, such as wanting to install programs. Well, a lot of that is your personal choice. Windows in S mode does not allow installation of apps from outside of the Microsoft Store, so you will not be able to install Firefox from Mozillas website.

Windows 11 home in s mode