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# Switch to Windows 10 Pro Education in S mode from Windows 10 Pro in S mode # Windows 10 Pro in S mode for Education
S mode is an enhanced security mode of Windows 10 – streamlined for security and superior performance. With Windows 10 in S mode, everyone can download and install Microsoft-verified apps from the Microsoft Store for Education – this keep devices running fast and secure day in and day out. S mode is an enhanced security mode of Windows 10 – streamlined for security and superior performance. With Windows 10 in S mode, everyone can download and install Microsoft-verified apps from the Microsoft Store for Education – this keep devices running fast and secure day in and day out.
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## How to switch ## How to switch
### Devices running Windows 10, version 1803 ### Devices running Windows 10, version 1803
The way that you switch a Windows 10, version 1803 device from S mode to EDU is different from Windows 10, version 1709. Instead of applying a MAK key (which only switches editions), you need to switch the device using Intune/MDM either at OOBE (Windows Autopilot) or while managing your devices Post OOBE.”
1. Select which devices to switch out of S mode. **Switch using the Microsoft Store for Education**<BR>
2. Select the S mode switch option in Intune/MDM.
> [!NOTE]
> To rollback to Windows 10 Pro in S mode, a BMR factory reset must be performed.
### Switch using the Microsoft Store for Education
There are two switch options available using the Microsoft Store for Education: There are two switch options available using the Microsoft Store for Education:
Tenant-wide Windows 10 Pro in S mode > Pro EDU in S mode <BR> Tenant-wide Windows 10 Pro in S mode > Pro EDU in S mode <BR>
Tenant-wide Windows 10 Pro > Pro EDU Tenant-wide Windows 10 Pro > Pro EDU
> [!NOTE]
> To rollback to Windows 10 Pro in S mode, a BMR factory reset must be performed.
### Devices running Windows 10, version 1709 ### Devices running Windows 10, version 1709
1. **Bulk switch through Microsoft Store for Education** - In this scenario, the global admin for the Azure AD education tenant can use Microsoft Store to switch all Windows 10 Pro in S mode devices on the tenant to Windows 10 Pro Education. (Devices running Windows 10, version 1803 will switch to Windows 10 Pro EDU in S mode.) 1. **Bulk switch through Microsoft Store for Education** - In this scenario, the global admin for the Azure AD education tenant can use Microsoft Store to switch all Windows 10 Pro in S mode devices on the tenant to Windows 10 Pro Education. (Devices running Windows 10, version 1803 will switch to Windows 10 Pro EDU in S mode.)

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title: Test Windows 10 S on existing Windows 10 education devices title: Test Windows 10 in S mode on existing Windows 10 education devices
description: Provides guidance on downloading and testing Windows 10 S for existing Windows 10 education devices. description: Provides guidance on downloading and testing Windows 10 in S mode for existing Windows 10 education devices.
keywords: Windows 10 S, try, download, school, education, Windows 10 S installer, existing Windows 10 education devices keywords: Windows 10 in S mode, try, download, school, education, Windows 10 in S mode installer, existing Windows 10 education devices
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.prod: w10 ms.prod: w10
ms.pagetype: edu ms.pagetype: edu
ms.sitesec: library ms.sitesec: library
ms.localizationpriority: high ms.localizationpriority: high
author: CelesteDG author: MikeBlodge
ms.author: celested ms.author: MikeBlodge
ms.date: 11/03/2017 ms.date: 04/30/2018
--- ---
# Test Windows 10 S on existing Windows 10 education devices # Test Windows 10 in S mode on existing Windows 10 education devices
**Applies to:** **Applies to:**
- Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Enterprise - Devices running Windows 10, version 1709: Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Enterprise
The Windows 10 S self-installer will allow you to test Windows 10 S on a variety of individual Windows 10 devices (except Windows 10 Home) with a genuine, activated license<sup>[1](#footnote1)</sup>. Please test Windows 10 S on a variety of devices in your school and share your feedback with us. The Windows 10 in S mode self-installer will allow you to test Windows 10 in S mode on a variety of individual Windows 10 devices (except Windows 10 Home) with a genuine, activated license<sup>[1](#footnote1)</sup>. Please test Windows 10 in S mode on a variety of devices in your school and share your feedback with us.
Windows 10 S is built to give schools the familiar, robust, and productive experiences you count on from Windows in an experience that's been streamlined for security and performance in the classroom, and built to work with Microsoft Education<sup>[2](#footnote2)</sup>. Windows 10 in S mode is built to give schools the familiar, robust, and productive experiences you count on from Windows in an experience that's been streamlined for security and performance in the classroom, and built to work with Microsoft Education<sup>[2](#footnote2)</sup>.
Windows 10 S is different from other editions of Windows 10 as everything that runs on the device is verfied by Microsoft for security and performance. Therefore, Windows 10 S works exclusively with apps from the Microsoft Store. Some accessories and apps compatible with Windows 10 may not work and performance may vary. Certain default settings, features, and apps cannot be changed. When you install Windows 10 S, your existing applications and settings will be deleted and you will only be able to install apps from the Microsoft Store. Windows 10 in S mode is different from other editions of Windows 10 as everything that runs on the device is verfied by Microsoft for security and performance. Therefore, Windows 10 in S mode works exclusively with apps from the Microsoft Store. Some accessories and apps compatible with Windows 10 may not work and performance may vary. Certain default settings, features, and apps cannot be changed. When you install Windows 10 in S mode, your existing applications and settings will be deleted and you will only be able to install apps from the Microsoft Store.
**Configuring Windows 10 S for school use is easy:** Education customers must configure **SetEduPolicies** for use in K-12 schools. For more information on how to do these, see [Use the Set up School PCs app](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md) and [Windows 10 configuration recommendations for education customers](configure-windows-for-education.md). **Configuring Windows 10 in S mode for school use is easy:** Education customers must configure **SetEduPolicies** for use in K-12 schools. For more information on how to do these, see [Use the Set up School PCs app](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md) and [Windows 10 configuration recommendations for education customers](configure-windows-for-education.md).
**Installing Office 365 for Windows 10 S (Education preview)**: To install the Office applications in a school environment, you must use the free Set up School PCs app, which is available on the Microsoft Store for Education and from the Microsoft Store. **Installing Office 365 for Windows 10 in S mode (Education preview)**: To install the Office applications in a school environment, you must use the free Set up School PCs app, which is available on the Microsoft Store for Education and from the Microsoft Store.
As we finalize development of Office 365 for Windows 10 S (Education preview), the applications will be updated automatically. You must have an Office license to activate the applications once they are installed.To learn more about Office 365 for Education plans, see [FAQ: Office on Windows 10 S](https://support.office.com/article/717193b5-ff9f-4388-84c0-277ddf07fe3f). As we finalize development of Office 365 for Windows 10 in S mode (Education preview), the applications will be updated automatically. You must have an Office license to activate the applications once they are installed.To learn more about Office 365 for Education plans, see [FAQ: Office on Windows 10 in S mode](https://support.office.com/article/717193b5-ff9f-4388-84c0-277ddf07fe3f).
## Before you install Windows 10 S ## Before you install Windows 10 in S mode
### Important information ### Important information
Before you install Windows 10 S, be aware that non-Microsoft Store apps will not work, peripherals that require custom drivers may not work, and other errors may occur. In particular, this release of Windows 10 S: Before you install Windows 10 in S mode, be aware that non-Microsoft Store apps will not work, peripherals that require custom drivers may not work, and other errors may occur. In particular, this release of Windows 10 in S mode:
* Is intended for education customers to test compatibility with existing hardware * Is intended for education customers to test compatibility with existing hardware
* May not work with some device drivers, which may not yet be ready for Windows 10 S and may cause some loss in functionality * May not work with some device drivers, which may not yet be ready for Windows 10 in S mode and may cause some loss in functionality
* May not be compatible with all peripherals that require custom drivers and, even if compatible, may cause aspects of the peripheral to not function * May not be compatible with all peripherals that require custom drivers and, even if compatible, may cause aspects of the peripheral to not function
* Has software and feature limitations compared to other Windows 10 editions, primarily that Windows 10 S is limited to Store apps only * Has software and feature limitations compared to other Windows 10 editions, primarily that Windows 10 in S mode is limited to Store apps only
> [!WARNING] > [!WARNING]
> You can install Windows 10 S on devices running other editions of Windows 10. For more information, see [Supported devices](#supported-devices). However, we don't recommend installing Windows 10 S on Windows 10 Home devices as you won't be able to activate it. > You can install Windows 10 in S mode on devices running other editions of Windows 10. For more information, see [Supported devices](#supported-devices). However, we don't recommend installing Windows 10 in S mode on Windows 10 Home devices as you won't be able to activate it.
* Will not run current Win32 software and might result in the loss of any data associated with that software, which might include software already purchased * Will not run current Win32 software and might result in the loss of any data associated with that software, which might include software already purchased
Due to these reasons, we recommend that you use the installation tool and avoid doing a clean install from an ISO media. Due to these reasons, we recommend that you use the installation tool and avoid doing a clean install from an ISO media.
Before you install Windows 10 S on your existing Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, or Windows 10 Enterprise device: Before you install Windows 10 in S mode on your existing Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, or Windows 10 Enterprise device:
* Make sure that you updated your existing device to Windows 10, version 1703 (Creators Update). * Make sure that you updated your existing device to Windows 10, version 1703 (Creators Update).
See [Download Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) and follow the instructions to update your device to Windows 10, version 1703. You can verify your current version in **Settings > System > About**. See [Download Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) and follow the instructions to update your device to Windows 10, version 1703. You can verify your current version in **Settings > System > About**.
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To do this, go to **Settings > Update & security > Windows Update**. To do this, go to **Settings > Update & security > Windows Update**.
* Create a system backup in case you would like to return to your previously installed version of Windows 10 after trying Windows 10 S. * Create a system backup in case you would like to return to your previously installed version of Windows 10 after trying Windows 10 in S mode.
See [Create a recovery drive](#create-a-recovery-drive) for information on how to do this. See [Create a recovery drive](#create-a-recovery-drive) for information on how to do this.
## Supported devices ## Supported devices
The Windows 10 S install will install and activate on the following editions of Windows 10 in use by schools: The Windows 10 in S mode install will install and activate on the following editions of Windows 10 in use by schools:
* Windows 10 Pro * Windows 10 Pro
* Windows 10 Pro Education * Windows 10 Pro Education
* Windows 10 Education * Windows 10 Education
* Windows 10 Enterprise * Windows 10 Enterprise
Other Windows 10 editions cannot be activated and are not supported. If your device is not running one of these supported Windows 10 editions, do not proceed with using the Windows 10 S installer. Windows 10 N editions and running in virtual machines are not supported by the Windows 10 S installer. Other Windows 10 editions cannot be activated and are not supported. If your device is not running one of these supported Windows 10 editions, do not proceed with using the Windows 10 in S mode installer. Windows 10 N editions and running in virtual machines are not supported by the Windows 10 in S mode installer.
### Preparing your device to install drivers ### Preparing your device to install drivers
Make sure all drivers are installed and working properly on your device running Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, or Windows 10 Enterprise before installing Windows 10 S. Make sure all drivers are installed and working properly on your device running Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, or Windows 10 Enterprise before installing Windows 10 in S mode.
### Supported devices and drivers ### Supported devices and drivers
Check with your device manufacturer before trying Windows 10 S on your device to see if the drivers are available and supported by the device manufacturer. Check with your device manufacturer before trying Windows 10 in S mode on your device to see if the drivers are available and supported by the device manufacturer.
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| <a href="https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05588871" target="_blank">HP</a> | <a href="http://consumer.huawei.com/cn/support/notice/detail/index.htm?id=1541" target="_blank">Huawei</a> | <a href="https://www.i-life.us/not-available/" target="_blank">I Life</a> | | <a href="https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05588871" target="_blank">HP</a> | <a href="http://consumer.huawei.com/cn/support/notice/detail/index.htm?id=1541" target="_blank">Huawei</a> | <a href="https://www.i-life.us/not-available/" target="_blank">I Life</a> |
| <a href="http://www.inet-tek.com/en/product-qadetail-86.html" target="_blank">iNET</a> | <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/000025096.html" target="_blank">Intel</a> | <a href="http://irbis-digital.ru/support/podderzhka-windows-10-s/" target="_blank">LANIT Trading</a> | | <a href="http://www.inet-tek.com/en/product-qadetail-86.html" target="_blank">iNET</a> | <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/000025096.html" target="_blank">Intel</a> | <a href="http://irbis-digital.ru/support/podderzhka-windows-10-s/" target="_blank">LANIT Trading</a> |
| <a href="https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht504589" target="_blank">Lenovo</a> | <a href="http://www.lg.com/us/content/html/hq/windows10update/Win10S_UpdateInfo.html" target="_blank">LG</a> | <a href="https://www2.mouse-jp.co.jp/ssl/user_support2/info.asp?N_ID=361" target="_blank">MCJ</a> | | <a href="https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht504589" target="_blank">Lenovo</a> | <a href="http://www.lg.com/us/content/html/hq/windows10update/Win10S_UpdateInfo.html" target="_blank">LG</a> | <a href="https://www2.mouse-jp.co.jp/ssl/user_support2/info.asp?N_ID=361" target="_blank">MCJ</a> |
| <a href="http://support.linxtablets.com/WindowsSupport/Articles/Windows_10_S_Supported_Devices.aspx" target="_blank">Micro P/Exertis</a> | <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4094045/surface-devices-that-work-with-windows-10-s" target="_blank">Microsoft</a> | <a href="https://www.msi.com/Landing/Win10S" target="_blank">MSI</a> | | <a href="http://support.linxtablets.com/WindowsSupport/Articles/Windows_10_S_Supported_Devices.aspx" target="_blank">Micro P/Exertis</a> | <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/windows-and-office/surface-devices-that-work-with-windows-10-s" target="_blank">Microsoft</a> | <a href="https://www.msi.com/Landing/Win10S" target="_blank">MSI</a> |
| <a href="https://panasonic.net/cns/pc/Windows10S/" target="_blank">Panasonic</a> | <a href="http://www.bangho.com.ar/windows10s" target="_blank">PC Arts</a> | <a href="http://www.positivoinformatica.com.br/atualizacao-windows-10" target="_blank">Positivo SA</a> | | <a href="https://panasonic.net/cns/pc/Windows10S/" target="_blank">Panasonic</a> | <a href="http://www.bangho.com.ar/windows10s" target="_blank">PC Arts</a> | <a href="http://www.positivoinformatica.com.br/atualizacao-windows-10" target="_blank">Positivo SA</a> |
| <a href="http://www.br.vaio.com/atualizacao-windows-10/" target="_blank">Positivo da Bahia</a> | <a href="http://www.samsung.com/us/support/windows10s/" target="_blank">Samsung</a> | <a href="http://www.teclast.com/zt/aboutwin10s/" target="_blank">Teclast</a> | | <a href="http://www.br.vaio.com/atualizacao-windows-10/" target="_blank">Positivo da Bahia</a> | <a href="http://www.samsung.com/us/support/windows10s/" target="_blank">Samsung</a> | <a href="http://www.teclast.com/zt/aboutwin10s/" target="_blank">Teclast</a> |
| <a href="http://www.dospara.co.jp/support/share.php?contents=about_windows10s" target="_blank">Thirdwave</a> | <a href="http://www.tongfangpc.com/service/win10.aspx" target="_blank">Tongfang</a> | <a href="http://win10upgrade.toshiba.com/win10s/information?region=TAIS&country=US&lang=en" target="_blank">Toshiba</a> | | <a href="http://www.dospara.co.jp/support/share.php?contents=about_windows10s" target="_blank">Thirdwave</a> | <a href="http://www.tongfangpc.com/service/win10.aspx" target="_blank">Tongfang</a> | <a href="http://win10upgrade.toshiba.com/win10s/information?region=TAIS&country=US&lang=en" target="_blank">Toshiba</a> |
| <a href="http://www.trekstor.de/windows-10-s-en.html" target="_blank">Trekstor</a> | <a href="http://www.trigem.co.kr/windows/win10S.html" target="_blank">Trigem</a> | <a href="http://us.vaio.com/support/knowledge-base/windows-10-s-compatibility-information/" target="_blank">Vaio</a> | | <a href="http://www.trekstor.de/windows-10-s-en.html" target="_blank">Trekstor</a> | <a href="http://www.trigem.co.kr/windows/win10S.html" target="_blank">Trigem</a> | <a href="http://us.vaio.com/support/knowledge-base/windows-10-s-compatibility-information/" target="_blank">Vaio</a> |
| <a href="https://www.wortmann.de/en-gb/content/+windows-10-s-supportinformation/windows-10-s-supportinformation.aspx" target="_blank">Wortmann</a> | <a href="http://www.yifangdigital.com/Customerservice/win10s.aspx" target="_blank">Yifang</a> | | | <a href="https://www.wortmann.de/en-gb/content/+windows-10-s-supportinformation/windows-10-s-supportinformation.aspx" target="_blank">Wortmann</a> | <a href="http://www.yifangdigital.com/Customerservice/win10s.aspx" target="_blank">Yifang</a> | |
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> If you don't see any device listed on the manufacturer's web site, check back again later as more devices get added in the future. > If you don't see any device listed on the manufacturer's web site, check back again later as more devices get added in the future.
## Kept files ## Kept files
Back up all your data before installing Windows 10 S. Only personal files may be kept during installation. Your settings and apps will be deleted. Back up all your data before installing Windows 10 in S mode. Only personal files may be kept during installation. Your settings and apps will be deleted.
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> All existing Win32 applications and data will be deleted. Save any data or installation files in case you may need to access that data again or need to reinstall these applications later. > All existing Win32 applications and data will be deleted. Save any data or installation files in case you may need to access that data again or need to reinstall these applications later.
## Domain join ## Domain join
Windows 10 S does not support non-Azure Active Directory domain accounts. Before installing Windows 10 S, you must have at least one of these administrator accounts: Windows 10 in S mode does not support non-Azure Active Directory domain accounts. Before installing Windows 10 in S mode, you must have at least one of these administrator accounts:
- Local administrator - Local administrator
- Microsoft Account (MSA) administrator - Microsoft Account (MSA) administrator
- Azure Active Directory administrator - Azure Active Directory administrator
> [!WARNING] > [!WARNING]
> If you don't have one of these administrator accounts accessible before migration, you will not be able to log in to your device after migrating to Windows 10 S. > If you don't have one of these administrator accounts accessible before migration, you will not be able to log in to your device after migrating to Windows 10 in S mode.
We recommend [creating a recovery drive](#create-a-recovery-drive) before migrating to Windows 10 S in case you run into this issue. We recommend [creating a recovery drive](#create-a-recovery-drive) before migrating to Windows 10 in S mode in case you run into this issue.
## Installing Office applications ## Installing Office applications
After installing Windows 10 S, use the free [Set up School PCs app](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md) to install Office 365 for Windows 10 S (Education preview). You must have an Office license to activate the applications once they are installed. After installing Windows 10 in S mode, use the free [Set up School PCs app](use-set-up-school-pcs-app.md) to install Office 365 for Windows 10 in S mode (Education preview). You must have an Office license to activate the applications once they are installed.
## Switch to previously installed Windows 10 editions ## Switch to previously installed Windows 10 editions
If Windows 10 S is not right for you, you can switch to the Windows 10 edition previously installed on your device(s). If Windows 10 in S mode is not right for you, you can switch to the Windows 10 edition previously installed on your device(s).
* Education customers can switch devices to Windows 10 Pro Education using the Microsoft Store for Education. For more information, see [Switch to Windows 10 Pro Education from Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 S](switch-to-pro-education.md). * Education customers can switch devices to Windows 10 Pro Education using the Microsoft Store for Education. For more information, see [Switch to Windows 10 Pro Education from Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 in S mode](switch-to-pro-education.md).
* If you try Windows 10 S and decide to switch back to the previously installed edition within 10 days, you can go back to the previously installed edition using the Windows Recovery option in Settings. For more info, see [Go back to your previous edition of Windows 10](#go-back-to-your-previous-edition-of-windows-10). * If you try Windows 10 in S mode and decide to switch back to the previously installed edition within 10 days, you can go back to the previously installed edition using the Windows Recovery option in Settings. For more info, see [Go back to your previous edition of Windows 10](#go-back-to-your-previous-edition-of-windows-10).
## Device recovery ## Device recovery
Before installing Windows 10 S, we recommend that you create a system backup in case you would like to return to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education after trying Windows 10 S. Before installing Windows 10 in S mode, we recommend that you create a system backup in case you would like to return to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education after trying Windows 10 in S mode.
### Create a recovery drive ### Create a recovery drive
To create a recovery drive, follow these steps. To create a recovery drive, follow these steps.
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### Go back to your previous edition of Windows 10 ### Go back to your previous edition of Windows 10
Alternatively, for a period of 10 days after you install Windows 10 S, you have the option to go back to your previous edition of Windows 10 from **Settings > Update & security > Recovery**. This will keep your personal files, but it will remove installed apps as well as any changes you made to **Settings**. Alternatively, for a period of 10 days after you install Windows 10 in S mode, you have the option to go back to your previous edition of Windows 10 from **Settings > Update & security > Recovery**. This will keep your personal files, but it will remove installed apps as well as any changes you made to **Settings**.
To go back, you need to: To go back, you need to:
* Keep everything in the windows.old and $windows.~bt folders after the upgrade. * Keep everything in the windows.old and $windows.~bt folders after the upgrade.
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13. When you're done formatting, select **Next**. 13. When you're done formatting, select **Next**.
14. Follow the rest of the setup instructions to finish installing Windows 10. 14. Follow the rest of the setup instructions to finish installing Windows 10.
## Download Windows 10 S ## Download Windows 10 in S mode
Ready to test Windows 10 S on your existing Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education device? Make sure you read the [important pre-installation information](#important-information) and all the above information. Ready to test Windows 10 in S mode on your existing Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education device? Make sure you read the [important pre-installation information](#important-information) and all the above information.
When you're ready, you can download the Windows 10 S installer by clicking the **Download installer** button below: When you're ready, you can download the Windows 10 in S mode installer by clicking the **Download installer** button below:
> [!div class="nextstepaction" style="center"] > [!div class="nextstepaction" style="center"]
> [Download installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=853240) > [Download installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=853240)
After you install Windows 10 S, the OS defaults to the English version. To change the UI and show the localized UI, go to **Settings > Time & language > Region & language >** in **Languages** select **Add a language** to add a new language or select an existing language and set it as the default. After you install Windows 10 in S mode, the OS defaults to the English version. To change the UI and show the localized UI, go to **Settings > Time & language > Region & language >** in **Languages** select **Add a language** to add a new language or select an existing language and set it as the default.
## Terms and Conditions ## Terms and Conditions
Because you’re installing Windows 10 S on a running version of Windows 10, you have already accepted the Windows 10 Terms and Conditions. You are not required to accept it again and the Windows 10 installer doesn’t show a Terms and Conditions page during installation. Because you’re installing Windows 10 in S mode on a running version of Windows 10, you have already accepted the Windows 10 Terms and Conditions. You are not required to accept it again and the Windows 10 installer doesn’t show a Terms and Conditions page during installation.
## Support ## Support
Thank you for testing Windows 10 S. Your best experience will be running on a supported device as mentioned above. However, we invite you to try Windows 10 S on existing devices with an eligible operating system. If you are having difficulty installing or running Windows 10 S, use the Windows **Feedback Hub** to report your experience to Microsoft. This is the best way to help improve Windows 10 S with your feedback. Thank you for testing Windows 10 in S mode. Your best experience will be running on a supported device as mentioned above. However, we invite you to try Windows 10 in S mode on existing devices with an eligible operating system. If you are having difficulty installing or running Windows 10 in S mode, use the Windows **Feedback Hub** to report your experience to Microsoft. This is the best way to help improve Windows 10 in S mode with your feedback.
Common support questions for the Windows 10 S test program: Common support questions for the Windows 10 in S mode test program:
* **How do I activate if I don't have a Windows 10 S product key?** * **How do I activate if I don't have a Windows 10 in S mode product key?**
As stated above, devices running Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, or Windows 10 Enterprise can install and run Windows 10 S and it will automatically activate. Testing Windows 10 S on a device running Windows 10 Home is not recommended and supported at this time. As stated above, devices running Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Education, or Windows 10 Enterprise can install and run Windows 10 in S mode and it will automatically activate. Testing Windows 10 in S mode on a device running Windows 10 Home is not recommended and supported at this time.
* **Will my OEM help me run Windows 10 S?** * **Will my OEM help me run Windows 10 in S mode?**
OEMs typically only support their devices with the operating system that was pre-installed. See [Supported devices](#supported-devices) for OEM devices that are best suited for testing Windows 10 S. When testing Windows 10 S, be ready to restore your own PC back to factory settings without assistance. Steps to return to your previous installation of Windows 10 are covered above. OEMs typically only support their devices with the operating system that was pre-installed. See [Supported devices](#supported-devices) for OEM devices that are best suited for testing Windows 10 in S mode. When testing Windows 10 in S mode, be ready to restore your own PC back to factory settings without assistance. Steps to return to your previous installation of Windows 10 are covered above.
* **What happens when I run Reset or Fresh Start on Windows 10 S?** * **What happens when I run Reset or Fresh Start on Windows 10 in S mode?**
**Reset** or **Fresh Start** will operate correctly and keep you on Windows 10 S. They also remove the 10-day go back ability. See [Switch to previously installed Windows 10 editions](#switch-to-previously-installed-windows-10-editions) to return to your previous installation of Windows 10 if you wish to discontinue using Windows 10 S. **Reset** or **Fresh Start** will operate correctly and keep you on Windows 10 in S mode. They also remove the 10-day go back ability. See [Switch to previously installed Windows 10 editions](#switch-to-previously-installed-windows-10-editions) to return to your previous installation of Windows 10 if you wish to discontinue using Windows 10 in S mode.
* **What if I want to move from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro?** * **What if I want to move from Windows 10 in S mode to Windows 10 Pro?**
If you want to discontinue using Windows 10 S, follow the instructions to return to your previous installation of Windows 10. If you already had Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education on the device you are testing on, you should be able to move to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education at no charge with the instructions in this document. Otherwise, there may be a cost to acquire a Windows 10 Pro license in the Store. If you want to discontinue using Windows 10 in S mode, follow the instructions to return to your previous installation of Windows 10. If you already had Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education on the device you are testing on, you should be able to move to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Education at no charge with the instructions in this document. Otherwise, there may be a cost to acquire a Windows 10 Pro license in the Store.
For help with activation issues, click on the appropriate link below for support options. For help with activation issues, click on the appropriate link below for support options.
* For Volume Licensing Agreement or Shape the Future program customers, go to the [Microsoft Commercial Support](https://support.microsoft.com/gp/commercialsupport) website and select the country/region in which you are seeking commercial support to contact our commercial support team. * For Volume Licensing Agreement or Shape the Future program customers, go to the [Microsoft Commercial Support](https://support.microsoft.com/gp/commercialsupport) website and select the country/region in which you are seeking commercial support to contact our commercial support team.
* If you do not have a Volume Licensing Agreement, go to the [Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/) website and choose a support option. * If you do not have a Volume Licensing Agreement, go to the [Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/) website and choose a support option.
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<a name="footnote1"></a><sup>1</sup> <small>Internet access fees may apply.</small><br/> <a name="footnote1"></a><sup>1</sup> <small>Internet access fees may apply.</small><br/>
<a name="footnote2"></a><sup>2</sup> <small>Devices must be configured for educational use by applying **[SetEduPolicies](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/education/windows/configure-windows-for-education#setedupolicies)** using the Set up School PCs app.</small><br/> <a name="footnote2"></a><sup>2</sup> <small>Devices must be configured for educational use by applying **[SetEduPolicies](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/education/windows/configure-windows-for-education#setedupolicies)** using the Set up School PCs app.</small><br/>
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We recommend staying in S mode. However, in some limited scenarios, you might need to switch to Windows 10 Pro. You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later. Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store or by using Autopilot. We recommend staying in S mode. However, in some limited scenarios, you might need to switch to Windows 10 Pro. You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later. Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store or by using Autopilot.
## How to switch ## How to switch
If you’re running Windows 10, version 1709 or version 1803, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store for Business. Devices running version 1803 will only be able to switch through the Store one device at a time. If you’re running Windows 10, version 1709 or version 1803, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store. Devices running version 1803 will only be able to switch through the Store one device at a time.
1. Sign into the Microsoft Store using your Microsoft account. 1. Sign into the Microsoft Store using your Microsoft account.
2. Search for "Switch to Windows 10 Pro." 2. Search for "Switch to Windows 10 Pro."
3. In the offer, click **Buy** or **Get**. 3. In the offer, click **Buy** or **Get**.
You'll be prompted to save your files before the switch starts. Follow the prompts to switch to Windows 10 Pro. Your device will restart during this process. You'll be prompted to save your files before the switch starts. Follow the prompts to switch to Windows 10 Pro.
You can use Autopilot to switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709. The only requirement is that the devices be enrolled in Intune.
1. In the Intune admin portal, select the quantity of devices you want to switch.
2. Click the Assign Device link.
3. In the Assign Switch field, select the device name you would like to switch
4. Click the continue button.
You will now see the devices you switched listed under Switched Devices.
> [!IMPORTANT] > [!IMPORTANT]
> While it’s free to switch to Windows 10 Pro, it’s not reversible. The only way to rollback this kind of switch is through a BMR factory reset. > While it’s free to switch to Windows 10 Pro, it’s not reversible. The only way to rollback this kind of switch is through a BMR factory reset.