I am at my end with the Microsoft nonsense with s mode. Picked up 2 laptops (Lenovo, HP) and neither will allow removal of s mode to download Lightburn trial. Says “try again” afree numerous attempts on each computer. Ordered Aeon Redline 7 and want to work with software before the laser arrives. Is there any OS without s mode or should I consider Mac?
Which processors do they provide? You can easily download the full Windows version, create a bootable installation USB stick and install the full version. If the hardware is too old, you can use RUFUS tool to remove the Win 11 checks.
Obligatory Linux suggestion:
Bonus: no ads or telemetry, either.
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I found this site. It has a few tricks you can try. The easiest seems to be update everything in the microsoft store and try again.
https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-cant-switch-out-of-s-mode-windows-11/
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