How to Enable S mode in Windows 10  

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  1. Posts : 17,661
    Windows 10 Pro
       #10

    cereberus said:
    Hi, I added an optional extra step how to create a bootable iso (and copied one of your pictures).

    Cheers C.
    First link in step 2 has a typo in URL and is therefore not working. Currently the link is this:

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3020-customize-windows-10-image-audit-mode-sysprep.htmlStep

    The word Step (highlighted) at the end of URL makes link unusable.

    Correct URL:

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3020-customize-windows-10-image-audit-mode-sysprep.html

    Or directly to Part 3 in that tutorial

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3020-customize-windows-10-image-audit-mode-sysprep.html#Part3

    BTW, that link takes to a tutorial last updated before Windows 10 was released and needs to be brought up to date as soon as I have time. Better link to same instructions (how to download ADK > Deployment Tools) would be this:

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/72031-create-windows-10-iso-image-existing-installation.html

    In that tutorial the instructions to download and run elevated Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment are in steps 5.3 & 5.4.
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  2. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
    Thread Starter
       #11

    Kari said:
    First link in step 2 has a typo in URL and is therefore not working. Currently the link is this:

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3020-customize-windows-10-image-audit-mode-sysprep.htmlStep

    The word Step (highlighted) at the end of URL makes link unusable.

    Correct URL:

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3020-customize-windows-10-image-audit-mode-sysprep.html

    Or directly to Part 3 in that tutorial

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3020-customize-windows-10-image-audit-mode-sysprep.html#Part3

    BTW, that link takes to a tutorial last updated before Windows 10 was released and needs to be brought up to date as soon as I have time. Better link to same instructions (how to download ADK > Deployment Tools) would be this:

    Code:
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/72031-create-windows-10-iso-image-existing-installation.html

    In that tutorial the instructions to download and run elevated Deployment and Imaging Tools Environment are in steps 5.3 & 5.4.
    Many thanks - guide updated accordingly.

    Out of interest, I copied the vhdx file as a backup and looked at option to convert to full PRO - I was fully activated because I installed it in a VM that had a PRO digital licence.

    I had to update the Store first, then went to the Store from activation menu and just clicked GET button, and said I had save my files (none to lose in vm), and it only took a few seconds.

    The message to say it was successful in fourth picture is a typically obscure MS message "You are running Windows 10 S Mode Switch and you are all set"

    Last picture shows it is now running just PRO 10.

    Note: You cannot go back to S Mode after switching, so anybody trying this needs to image back up S Mode version first.

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    Last edited by cereberus; 15 May 2018 at 04:58.
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  3. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
    Thread Starter
       #12

    It works for Home as well which is possibly more useful for those click happy persona as such users are normally Home users.
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  4. Posts : 179
    Windows 11 Pro
       #13

    So, this wouldn't be an option for gamers. Since Steam and other gaming clients will not work with the S version.
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  5. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
    Thread Starter
       #14

    ern88 said:
    So, this wouldn't be an option for gamers. Since Steam and other gaming clients will not work with the S version.
    Not designed for gamers.
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  6. Posts : 4,224
    Windows 10
       #15

    Cereberus: your guide is far enough along you should chat with @Brink about the possibility of turning it into a TF tutorial. I think it's about ready for prime-time myself. Again: good job.
    Best wishes,
    --Ed--
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  7. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
    Thread Starter
       #16

    EdTittel said:
    Cereberus: your guide is far enough along you should chat with @Brink about the possibility of turning it into a TF tutorial. I think it's about ready for prime-time myself. Again: good job.
    Best wishes,
    --Ed--
    Thanks - I will do that.
    @Brink, can you assist?
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  8. Posts : 68,661
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #17

    Hey Martin @cereberus, :)

    So far, I would recommend to include more details or links in the steps on how to do them. It should be laid out for a noob to be able to follow with nothing assumed they already know how to do. This way there's no confusion or chances of a mistake being made.

    Here's some more info I found about "S mode" to help if you would like to add any of it before converting to a tutorial.

    Last edited by Brink; 17 May 2018 at 10:45.
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  9. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
    Thread Starter
       #18

    Brink said:
    Hey Martin @cereberus, :)

    So far, I would recommend to include more details or links in the steps on how to do them. It should be laid out for a noob to be able to follow with nothing assumed they already know how to do. This way there's no confusion or chances of a mistake being made.

    Here's some more info I found about "S mode" to help if you would like to add any of it before converting to a tutorial.

    Ok - when time permits, I will have a crack but not at the moment.

    As a suggestion, perhaps a guide subsection in the tutorials section mihht be useful i.e. guides like this that are easy enough to follow but assume sone experience?

    I have written a couple of guides that people here have happily followed but they do not have every click e.g. I might say "use fix wondows boot problems"using Macrium Reflect, rather than showing every click, putting a reference to the MR Tutorial.

    I could video every step and create a video more easily I suppose.
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  10. Posts : 68,661
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #19

    I prefer to work hands on with someone to help with their tutorial since there's really no one way of creating one.

    I agree that there's no need to include every step on how to do something simple, but a link in case needed would be good. A video is always nice if you like.

    Example linking for step 4:

    (original)
    Create usb installation flash drive using standard windows iso

    (with links)
    Create a Windows 10 installation USB flash drive using a Windows 10 ISO file
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