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hp laptop 15-db0xxx notebook
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Please help I want to download windows also I tried to go to settings apps and features and allow to install apps but I don't get the window that says "Allow apps from" PLEASE HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

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Hi:

 

If you are getting a notification like that, your notebook must be running W10 in S mode.

 

You can only install apps from the Windows Store.

 

See if you can convert from W10 S to W10 by reading the info below...

 

To increase security and performance, Windows 10 in S mode runs only apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode.

 

There's no charge to switch out of S mode, but you won't be able to turn it back on. If you're blocked from switching and your device belongs to an organization, check with your administrator. Your organization can choose to keep all devices in S mode.


On your PC running Windows 10 in S mode, open Settings > Update & Security > Activation.


Find the Switch to Windows 10 Home or Switch to Windows 10 Pro section, then select the Go to the Store link.


Note
Don't select the link under Upgrade your edition of Windows. That's a different process that will keep you in S mode.


On the page that appears in the Microsoft Store (Switch out of S mode or a similar page), select the Get button. After you confirm this action, you'll be able to install apps from outside the Microsoft Store.

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HP Recommended

Hi:

 

If you are getting a notification like that, your notebook must be running W10 in S mode.

 

You can only install apps from the Windows Store.

 

See if you can convert from W10 S to W10 by reading the info below...

 

To increase security and performance, Windows 10 in S mode runs only apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode.

 

There's no charge to switch out of S mode, but you won't be able to turn it back on. If you're blocked from switching and your device belongs to an organization, check with your administrator. Your organization can choose to keep all devices in S mode.


On your PC running Windows 10 in S mode, open Settings > Update & Security > Activation.


Find the Switch to Windows 10 Home or Switch to Windows 10 Pro section, then select the Go to the Store link.


Note
Don't select the link under Upgrade your edition of Windows. That's a different process that will keep you in S mode.


On the page that appears in the Microsoft Store (Switch out of S mode or a similar page), select the Get button. After you confirm this action, you'll be able to install apps from outside the Microsoft Store.

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