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Side by side, out of the box, a Pro and S machine perform EXACTLY the same. Windows 10 S will get more Win32 apps in the Microsoft Store over time, that is part of why is is so good. Win32 apps are not as secure and part of the reason you need anti-virus in the first place. I just run Windows Defender on our computers and the computers run without AV slowdowns, Windows Defender is updated automatically with Windows Update so it is one last thing I have to deal with. No viruses on any of our computers in years either.
After your free trial ends, you’ll have to pay a fee of £60 a year to keep using them. While Windows 10S does greatly limit the downloads that you are able to get, both the computer startup and browsing speeds are faster in Windows 10S mode than the normal version of Windows 10. It is also easy to switch out of if you’d prefer to download something that isn’t in the Microsoft store, however, after switching out of Windows 10S mode, you cannot switch back. My take is this will, like most else MS has done in the consumer sphere, fail quickly. I can understand to lock kids or old people, or employees out of downloading unverified software with malware, but aside from that what benefit is there? With the lack of W10 universal apps, who would want it.
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Only ever do a clean install of Windows when changing to another major version, like Windows 8.1.1 to Windows 10. Don't see myself ever reinstalling Windows 10 on my Surface Pro 2. Good in theory, bad in practice, the store is a complete trainwreck and whatever "apps" that you can find are dumbed-down/crippled garbage made for mobile and shoehorned onto the desktop. Also installing and uninstall constantly does result in a fragmented mechanical drive.
Windows 10 in S mode is an operating system option that prioritizes security and performance. Learn the pros and cons of Windows 10 in S mode here. Windows 10 S mode has numerous limitations, including browser restrictions to Edge and only letting you use Microsoft Store apps.
What Is Windows 10 or Windows 11 in S Mode?
It needs to meet some qualifications and go through a conversion process first. All Store apps run virtualized, with their own registry, appdata folder, install folder. Not too different to how somes PC games are ported to Mac using wrappers. Point is, every single app coming from the store is 100% self-contained, and uninstalling it clears everything about it from the device. Win 32 centenial apps are just repackaged into a virtualized container to sandbox any system changes.
You should carefully weigh its pros and cons and how they impact your IT operations before making your decision. No third-party applications that slow down the operating system or accumulate adware in the background; all apps must be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. In addition, users who prefer to use specific browsers, such as Chrome, Safari and Firefox, will instead have to use Microsoft Edge because it’s the only browser available in S mode. Although Microsoft Edge is a capable browser, it might not be every user’s preference.
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Basic Windows features like Cortana, Windows Hello facial recognition, and Windows Ink for stylus use also remain. As stated, Windows 10 S won’t run software installed from the desktop. This means that you can only download and install Windows Store apps, and you won’t be able to use Chrome or Firefox, play popular games, and more. Both Chromebooks and Windows S-mode laptops are generally lightweight, portable devices that you can throw in a bag and tote around with you during the day. And while both will get the job done when it comes to lightweight computing tasks, Chromebooks are built from the ground up specifically for this purpose.
That means if the user wants to download any particular app or game, it must come from the Windows Store otherwise it simply won't install. This, in theory, is more secure, and over time keeps your machine running smoothly, as chances of installing malware or rogue programs are zero to none. What's more, Windows Store apps don't add themselves to your startup folder when you install them, which also means that over time your login time won't slow down as you install more apps on your PC. This is explained on Microsoft's Windows 10 S website. It's been more than a few years but things haven't changed much from what I can see so I can speak with reasonable non fanboi authority.
Con: Security comes at the cost of usability
If you aren't impressed with the mail app that's fine, it's meant to be a basic mail app and not for any advanced user. While I like the mail app I primarily use the desktop outlook program because I like to use a few more advanced features. When I'm on the go or just need to briefly check email, the mail app is totally fine. You can definitely use any windows 10 computer only using a local account (I don't see why S mode will be any different) , but it may reduce the number of features you can use. It's not about these apps starting up but how windows 10 manages those apps versus older apps.
If they change directions enough times perhaps they'll luck into moving forward. So aside from calling it a 'mode' instead of a 'version', and the upgrade now being free, nothing has changed really. I think OEMs know their customers, so they'll probably know that someone interested in a professional premium device is most likely going to want S mode disabled. I wouldn't worry about that, I would assume most Windows 10 S devices to be cheaper and run Windows 10 Home.
These folks control what gets rolled out to their users, so they'll know if their population needs Win32 app access or not. First off you do reinstall 10 twice a year with Microsoft's latest version upgrade schedule. Yes, if you don't do a fresh install most software can be carried over, but lots of garbage does get tossed in the upgrade process. At any rate, 10 isn't as prone to slowing down over time as 7/8 because of those version upgrades. The alleged advantages of Windows 10 S all center around only being able to use apps from the store. If every store app was developed for the store from the start, following every bit of Microsoft's best practices or guidance, many if not all of those advantages would likely materialize.
Although Home and Pro have the same root features, the added items provided in Pro aren’t necessary for the average at-home user. For example, there’s the powerful and configurable BitLocker Encryption and Windows Information Protection, which helps with advanced access control. Windows 10 S integrates with OneDrive, allowing users to save their files to the cloud and access them on the go. Currently, Microsoft offers several versions of Windowsand choosing the right version is not that obvious. In the first part of this article, we’re going to detail the key characteristics found in Windows 10 S. Then, we’ll compare this new OS to Windows 10 Home and list the differences between the two.
In the past, the upgrade from Windows 10 S to a "full version" of Windows 10 would cost $49. The reason for this was because Windows 10 S was actually Windows 10 Pro underneath, so upgrading from S was more like "sidegrading" from S to Pro. As such, when you did the upgrade from S, you were actually paying for a full Pro license, which S users could grab for $49. All this means is that you might see new hardware go up for sale with Windows 10 S more often.
I use the WIndows 10 mail app to manage both my personal hotmail and a work gmail account. Prefer it over the web gmail interface, honestly. So someone's been using Pro without login cannot switch to S cause login is required?
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