# Exit Windows S Mode

<a></a>This document provides a detailed guide for students on how to exit Windows S Mode on their devices. It includes step-by-step instructions for navigating the Microsoft support page, accessing the Microsoft Store, and successfully switching out of S Mode. Additionally, it addresses common issues such as the absence of the 'Get' button, with troubleshooting steps to disconnect from a work or school account, allowing students to complete the process independently.

# Exiting Windows S Mode

1. Open a Web Browser and visit  
    `https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/switching-out-of-s-mode-in-windows-4f56d9be-99ec-6983-119f-031bfb28a307`
2. Choose your **Operating System** (Windows 10/Windows 11)
3. Select **Open Microsoft Store  
    [![WindowsSModeIntro.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/b9s6POKyPDsbAWK9-windowssmodeintro.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/b9s6POKyPDsbAWK9-windowssmodeintro.png)**
4. Select **Get** to switch out of Windows S mode  
    [![ExitWindowSMode.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/Xz8CDEiyrIbuyjhs-exitwindowsmode.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/Xz8CDEiyrIbuyjhs-exitwindowsmode.png)

# Troubleshooting

## ‘Get’ button does not appear

If you see a message: **Check with your IT or system Administrator,** please follow the steps below.[![SModeTroubleshooting.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/It8ejMQQxH84w0yM-smodetroubleshooting.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/It8ejMQQxH84w0yM-smodetroubleshooting.png)

1. Open **Windows Settings**
2. Select **Accounts**
3. Select **Access Work or School**
4. Select the drop-down next to **piedmont.intr**
5. Select **Disconnect  
    [![DisconnectAccount.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/dY2AcLuoNQLy8yei-disconnectaccount.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/dY2AcLuoNQLy8yei-disconnectaccount.png)**
6. Please proceed to try the first section again.