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Will I have problems with a laptop that ships with Windows 11 S Mode?

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I’ve been doing a lot of searching for a laptop with quality specs on my tight budget. Going into this I simply didn’t have much knowledge on PCs…

The laptop I’m looking at has the minimum processor I’m looking for with 8 GB RAM and 256 SSD, but it ships with Windows 11 S. From what I’ve looked up it sounds like I could easily switch out of S mode but I’m fearful the laptop would run poorly if I did that. I’ve read that machines are usually built for the OS that they’re equipped with when sold.

Should I avoid this route and look at more costly options that don’t have S mode? I have zero intention of only using Microsoft apps so if needed I have no issue eliminating laptops that come with S mode.

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Check the manufacturer’s policy

In reply to Will I have problems with a laptop that ships with Windows 11 S Mode?

Many laptops shipped with Windows S Mode can be upgraded to Windows Pro for free. Depending on the model and specifications. Note that once upgraded to Pro, you can’t go back to S Mode.
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Re: S mode

In reply to Will I have problems with a laptop that ships with Windows 11 S Mode?

For the performance it doesn’t matter if you run the S mode or the normal mode. So if the hardware specs are what you need, there is no reason to expect it will run poorly after the switch.

My experience is

In reply to Will I have problems with a laptop that ships with Windows 11 S Mode?

The performance will be identical BUT! Today’s users rarely know that they need to install drivers so they may reinstall or reset Windows and blame the change from S mode.

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