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title: Switch to Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise from S mode
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description: Overview of Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise in S mode. S mode switch options are also outlined in this document. Switching out of S mode is optional.
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author: frankroj
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ms.author: frankroj
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manager: aaroncz
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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ms.service: windows-client
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ms.topic: conceptual
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ms.date: 11/23/2022
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ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
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# Switch to Windows 10 Pro or 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, Home, or Enterprise (not in S mode). You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later.
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Many other transformations are possible depending on which version and edition of Windows 10 you're starting with. Depending on the details, you might *switch* between S mode and the ordinary version or *convert* between different editions while staying in or out of S mode. The following quick reference table summarizes all of the switches or conversions that are supported by various means:
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| If a device is running this version of Windows 10 | and this edition of Windows 10 | then you can switch or convert it to this edition of Windows 10 by these methods: | | |
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| | | **Store for Education** (switch/convert all devices in your tenant) | **Microsoft Store** (switch/convert one device at a time) | **Intune** (switch/convert any number of devices selected by admin) |
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| **Windows 10, version 1709** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU | Pro | Not by this method |
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| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not by any method | Not by any method |
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| | Home | Not by any method | Not by any method | Not by any method |
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| **Windows 10, version 1803** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU in S mode | Pro | Not by this method |
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| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not by any method | Not by any method |
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| | Home in S mode | Not by any method | Home | Not by this method |
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| | Home | Not by any method | Not by any method | Not by any method |
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| **Windows 10, version 1809** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU in S mode | Pro | Pro |
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| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not by any method | Not by any method |
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| | Home in S mode | Not by any method | Home | Home |
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| | Home | Not by any method | Not by any method | Not by any method |
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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 recovery (BMR)](/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 or by navigating to **Settings** and then **Activation** on the device.
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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 or **Settings**. 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 or **Settings**.
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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, **Settings**, or you can switch multiple devices in bulk by using Intune. You can also block users from switching devices themselves.
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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, 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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## Switch one or more devices by using Microsoft Intune
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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. Switching out of S mode gives you flexibility to manage Windows 10 in S mode devices at any point during the device lifecycle.
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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. To set this policy, 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](/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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## Related articles
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[FAQs](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4020089/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq)<br>
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[Compare Windows 10 editions](https://www.microsoft.com/WindowsForBusiness/Compare)<BR>
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[Windows 10 Pro Education](/education/windows/test-windows10s-for-edu)<BR>
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[Introduction to Microsoft Intune in the Azure portal](/intune/what-is-intune)
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