[NJTechDiv] FW: [NFBCS] Turning on developer mode in Windows 11?

[Tracy Carcione]

Apparently, Microsoft has created a default mode in Windows 11 for some computers so that you can only install Microsoft products.  You have to turn off S mode before you can install Jaws, NVDA, or Zoomtest.  Gee thanks Microsoft.
Tracy


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From: NFBCS [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of nancy.l.coffman--- via NFBCS
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2021 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Turning on developer mode in Windows 11?

If you call the Microsoft Disability Answer desk, they can hopefully help you switch it from Windows S mode to a full operating mode. Windows S is secured so that it can only run Microsoft Store software, Magnifier and other Microsoft accessibility options. Many of the bottom end computers operate in Windows S.

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amanda Lacy via NFBCS
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2021 6:25 PM
Subject: [NFBCS] Turning on developer mode in Windows 11?

I bought a tiny HP Stream laptop running Windows 11, which I plan/hope to give to someone for Xmas. The problem is that I can’t install anything on it that doesn’t come from the Microsoft store, like NVDA. I have enabled Developer Mode in Settings and restarted the machine, but it still acts as if it is not in developer mode? Can anyone suggest a cause, like maybe some piece of pre-installed junk software that needs to be removed? Thanks.