How so I install my Norton 360 on my HP in S mode?

Norton 360 for Windows
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OS details: Windows 11 in S mode

What is the error message you are seeing? PC keeps saying I have to exit S mode or get a similar Microsoft verified app from the Microsoft store?

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For a Windows in S mode you need to go to the Microsoft store and download Norton 360 from there.

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@Blaine_Squires Having Windows 11 in S mode restricts you to ONLY apps from the Microsoft Store. You CAN exit S mode and get a fully fledged Windows 11 Home upgrade free of charge. Please follow this guide if you should decide to leave S mode:

*Disclaimer note: Once you leave S mode you CANNOT revert back to it so please keep that in mind.

AI Overview

Leaving Windows 11 S Mode lets you install any third-party app or software from the internet instead of being restricted only to the Microsoft Store. [1]

Main Benefits of Leaving S Mode

  • Install Any Software: Download and run standard .exe or .msi applications like Google Chrome, Firefox, Steam, Discord, or specialized work tools that are not listed in the Microsoft Store. [1, 2]

  • Use Alternative Browsers and Defaults: Change your default web browser and set other preferred applications without being locked into Microsoft Edge. [1, 2]

  • Access Advanced Tools: Use command-line tools, the Windows Registry, PowerShell, and third-party code editors or developer environments. [1, 2]

  • Full Device Customization: Gain deeper control over system settings, hardware drivers, and peripheral compatibility. [1, 2]

Important Things to Know Before You Switch

  • It is Permanent: Switching out of S mode is a one-way street; you cannot turn S mode back on once it is disabled unless you completely reinstall Windows. [1, 2]

  • Loss of Restrictions: While you gain complete freedom, your computer will no longer have the strict Microsoft Store safety net that blocks unverified third-party software. [1]

If you need help completing the switch, you can follow the official guide on Microsoft Support. [1]

Further Exploration

  • Read a balanced user perspective on Microsoft Q&A regarding the pros and cons of taking a device out of S mode.

  • Review community discussions on Reddit about whether it is worth keeping S mode enabled. [1, 2]

Microsoft Learn

Consequences of switching off S mode in Windows 11

May 7, 2022 — Windows 11 S Mode Consequences: Switching off Windows 11 S mode is a one-way process that cannot be reverted without a full Window…

Windows 11 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively for apps that are installed from the Microsoft Store.

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