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updates to S mode topics--only updates in Edu topic are typo corrections
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ms.technology: Windows
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.pagetype: edu
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ms.date: 04/30/2018
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author: Mikeblodge
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ms.date: 12/03/2018
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author: elizapo
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---
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# Switch to Windows 10 Pro Education in S mode from Windows 10 Pro in S mode
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@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Tenant-wide Windows 10 Pro in S mode > Pro Education in S mode <BR>
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Tenant-wide Windows 10 Pro > Pro Education
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> 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 [bare metal recover (BMR)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-media-to-run-push-button-reset-features-s14) reset. This restores a Windows device to the factory state, even if the user needs to replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive clean. If a device is switched out of S mode via the Microsoft Store, it will remain out of S mode even after the device is reset.
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> While it’s free to switch to Windows 10 Pro, it’s not reversible. The only way to roll back this kind of switch is through a [bare metal recovery (BMR)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-media-to-run-push-button-reset-features-s14) reset. This restores a Windows device to the factory state, even if the user needs to replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive clean. If a device is switched out of S mode via the Microsoft Store, it will remain out of S mode even after the device is reset.
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### Devices running Windows 10, version 1709
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.pagetype: deploy
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ms.date: 10/02/2018
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author: Mikeblodge
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ms.date: 12/03/2018
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author: jaimeo
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# Windows 10 in S mode - What is it?
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@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ S mode is an evolution of the S SKU introduced with Windows 10 April 2018 Update
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## S mode key features
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**Microsoft-verified security**
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With Windows 10 in S mode, you’ll find your favorite applications, such as Office, Evernote, and Spotify in the Microsoft Store where they’re Microsoft-verified for security. You can also feel secure when you’re online. Microsoft Edge, your default browser, gives you protection against phishing and socially-engineered malware.
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With Windows 10 in S mode, you’ll find your favorite applications, such as Office, Evernote, and Spotify in the Microsoft Store where they’re Microsoft-verified for security. You can also feel secure when you’re online. Microsoft Edge, your default browser, gives you protection against phishing and socially engineered malware.
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**Performance that lasts**
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## Deployment
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Windows 10 S mode is built for [Modern Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management) which means using [Windows Auto Pilot](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/windows-10-autopilot). The best way to start using an S mode device is to embrace Modern Management fully when designing the deployment plan. Windows Auto Pilot allows you to deploy the deivce directly to the employee without having to touch the physical device. Instead of manually deploying a custom image to a machine, Windows Auto Pilot will start with a generic PC that can only be used to join the company domain; Polices are then deployed automatically through Modern Device Management.
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Windows 10 S mode is built for [Modern Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management) which means using [Windows Auto Pilot](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/windows-10-autopilot). Windows Autopilot lets you deploy the device directly to the employee without having to touch the physical device. Instead of manually deploying a custom image, Windows Autopilot will start with a generic PC that can only be used to join the company domain; policies are then deployed automatically through device management to customize the device to the user and the environment. Devices will be shipped in S mode, and you can either keep it in S mode or use Windows Autopilot to switch the device out of S mode.
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## Keep line of business apps functioning with Desktop Bridge
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Worried about your line of business apps not working in S mode? [Desktop Bridge](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/porting/desktop-to-uwp-root) enables you to convert your line of buisness apps to a packaged app with UWP manifest. After testing and validating you can distribute the app through the Microsoft Store, making it ideal for Windows 10 in S mode.
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## Repackage Win32 apps into the MSIX format
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The [MSIX Packaging Tool](https:/docs.microsoft.com/windows/application-management/msix-app-packaging-tool), available from the Microsoft Store, enables you to repackage existing Win32 applications to the MSIX format. You can run your desktop installers through this tool interactively and obtain an MSIX package that you can install on your device and upload to the Microsoft Store. This is another way to get your apps ready to run on Windows 10 in S mode.
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## Related links
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.pagetype: deploy
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ms.date: 08/30/2018
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author: Mikeblodge
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ms.date: 12/03/2018
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author: elizapo
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# Switch to Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise from S mode
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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.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> 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 [bare metal recover (BMR)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-media-to-run-push-button-reset-features-s14) reset. This restores a Windows device to the factory state, even if the user needs to replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive clean. If a device is switched out of S mode via the Microsoft Store, it will remain out of S mode even after the device is reset.
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> 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 [bare metal recovery (BMR)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-media-to-run-push-button-reset-features-s14) reset. This restores a Windows device to the factory state, even if the user needs to replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive clean. If a device is switched out of S mode via the Microsoft Store, it will remain out of S mode even after the device is reset.
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## Switch one device through the Microsoft Store
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Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store.
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Note these differences affecting switching modes in various releases of Windows 10:
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- In Windows 10, version 1709, you can switch devices one at a time from Windows 10 Pro in S mode to Windows 10 Pro by using the Microsoft Store. No other switches are possible.
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- In Windows 10, version 1803, you can switch devices running any S mode edition to the equivalent non-S mode edition one at a time by using the Microsoft Store.
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- Windows 10, version 1809, you can switch devices running any S mode edition to the equivalent non-S mode edition one at a time by using the Microsoft Store or you can switch multiple devices in bulk by using Intune. You can also block users from switching devices themselves.
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## How to switch
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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.
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1. Sign into the Microsoft Store using your Microsoft account.
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2. Search for "S mode"
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3. In the offer, click **Buy**, **Get**, OR **Learn more.**
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2. Search for "S mode".
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3. In the offer, select **Buy**, **Get**, or **Learn more.**
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You'll be prompted to save your files before the switch starts. Follow the prompts to switch to Windows 10 Pro.
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## Keep Line of Business apps functioning with Desktop Bridge
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Worried about your LOB apps not working in S mode? Using Desktop Bridge will enable you to convert your Line of Business apps to a packaged app with UWP manifest. After testing and validating you can distribute the app through the Windows Store or existing channels.
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## Switch one or more devices by using Microsoft Intune
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[Explore Desktop Bridge](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/porting/desktop-to-uwp-root)
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Starting with Windows 10, version 1809, if you need to switch multiple devices in your environment from Windows 10 Pro in S mode to Windows 10 Pro, you can use Microsoft Intune or any other supported mobile device management software. You can configure devices to switch out of S mode during OOBE or post-OOBE - this gives you flexibility to manage Windows 10 in S mode devices at any point during the device lifecycle.
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## Repackage win32 apps into the MSIX format
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The MSIX Packaging Tool (Preview) is now available to install from the Microsoft Store. The MSIX Packaging Tool enables you to repackage your existing win32 applications to the MSIX format. You can run your desktop installers through this tool interactively and obtain an MSIX package that you can install on your machine and upload to the Microsoft Store.
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1. Start Microsoft Intune.
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2. Navigate to **Device configuration > Profiles > Windows 10 and later > Edition upgrade and mode switch**.
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3. Follow the instructions to complete the switch.
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## Block users from switching
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You can control which devices or users can use the Microsoft Store to switch out of S mode in Windows 10.
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To set this, go to **Device configuration > Profiles > Windows 10 and later > Edition upgrade and mode switch in Microsoft Intune**, and then choose **Keep in S mode**.
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**S mode management with CSPs**
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In addition to using Microsoft Intune or another modern device management tool to manage S mode, you can also use the [WindowsLicensing](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp) configuration service provider (CSP). In Windows 10, version 1809, we added S mode functionality that lets you switch devices, block devices from switching, and check the status (whether a device is in S mode).
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[Explore MSIX app Packaging Tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/application-management/msix-app-packaging-tool)
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## Related topics
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