If your computer is running Windows in S Mode or if your settings are configured to restrict the installation of third-party apps, there is a high chance that you won’t be able to install a third-party app, which is pretty bad because if you are someone like me, you seldom use the Microsoft Store and download most of the application directly from their developer’s website. Windows stops users from installing third-party software and gives the following error message.
For security and performance, this mode of Windows only runs verified apps from the Store
This helps protect your PC and keep it running smoothly
<app-name-and-location>
Still want to run this unverified app?
This mode of Windows only runs verified apps from the Store
If you see This mode of Windows only runs verified apps from the Store and wants to allow the installation of a third-party app, the first thing you need to do is check which version of Windows you are using.
Follow any of the following methods to know which Windows version you are using.
- Hit Win + R, type “winver” and hit Enter.
OR - Hit Win + S, type “System Information” and hit Enter
Depending on the version of Windows you are running, you need to execute solutions. We have divided Windows versions into two different categories, they are.
- Windows Home S Mode
- Non-S Mode Windows
Let us see how to configure both versions.
1] Windows Home S Mode
S Mode in Windows enhances the security and performance of the computer (as you may have read in the error message). However, it does so by forbidding the installation of a third-party application on your Windows computer. So, if you want to install third-party programs, leaving the Windows S Mode is the way to go. Follow the prescribed steps to do the same.
Windows 11
- Launch Windows Settings by Win + I.
- Go to System and then to Activation.
- You will see an option saying Switch to Windows 11 Home or Pro.
- You will be asked to Go to the Microsoft Store, so, do that.
- Next, click on Switch Out of S mode > Get.
- Finally, Install the version.
Windows 10
- Open Settings.
- Go to Updates & Security.
- Select Activation from the right panel.
- Then, click on Go to the Microsoft Store.
- Go to Switch out the S Mode and click on Get > Install.
- Finally, click on Yes, Lets go.
This would do the job for you. You are basically installing a version of Windows that doesn’t have the limitations in question.
In case you see an error message that says Something happened and we couldn’t start the upgrade, go ahead and Install all the available updates and retry. Hopefully, this time, your issue will be resolved.
2] Non-S Mode Windows
If you are not using Windows S Mode, then there is no limitation in your version of Windows that stops it from installing non-Microsoft Store apps. What is happening, in this case, is that your Settings is blocking the installation of that particular app. In order to fix the issue, we need to allow the installation of the application from anywhere and everywhere. Follow the prescribed steps to do the same.
- Open Settings.
- Go to Apps > Apps & features.
- From the Choose where to get apps section, select Anywhere.
Finally, close Settings and try installing the app. Hopefully, it will be installed this time.
We hope that you are able to resolve the issue using the solutions mentioned in this article.
How do I get rid of for Security and Performance, This mode of Windows only runs Microsoft verified apps?
If you see an error that says For security and performance, this mode of Windows only runs verified apps from the Store, then first check if you are using Windows S Version, and then depending on the version you are using, you need to execute the solutions. We have mentioned steps to do the same, in this post. So, scroll up to find the version of Windows and then try the associated solution.
What is S Mode in Windows?
S Mode is a more streamlined version of the Windows Operating System that limits some features in order to grant performance and security to the user. It stops the user from installing a non-verified app and just allows the use of Microsoft Edge. If you do not like these limitations, just opt out of the S Mode using the steps mentioned above.
