I tried to remove S mode on a new Windows 11 laptop without logging into or creating a Microsoft account. Officially, Microsoft’s own documentation says you need to be signed in with an admin Microsoft account to switch out of S mode via the Store. So out of the box, it seems impossible.
Microsoft should allow local admin accounts to remove S mode without jumping through hoops. Until then, either accept a temporary Microsoft account login or prepare for a full reinstall. remove s mode without microsoft account
Here’s a review of the process and challenges for “removing S mode without a Microsoft account,” based on common user experiences: Possible, but not straightforward – and Microsoft really pushes the account route I tried to remove S mode on a