Microsoft to drop the update of Windows 10 S

Microsoft is dropping ‘Windows 10 S ‘and SKU mode in favor of the new S mode. The news is confirmed That it will be done for Windows 10 Home, Pro and Education. The step must be taken in accordance to avoid the confusion among its hardware partners and consumers alike.

Microsoft introduced Windows 10 S late year in May. It was designated as “Streamlined version “ of its Windows 10 operating system. It is a fully functional version of Windows version provided to compete with Google’s Chrome Operating System. Unlike other versions of Windows 10, Windows 10 S didn’t allow users to download apps from third party stores and sites. That was really troublesome. The Surface Laptops were the first commercial device to available to run Windows 10 S. Total fee of $49 is to be provided for upgrading full version so that you can enjoy full functions of Windows 10 S.

Now it looks like Microsoft’s windows 10 S hasn’t got the desired attention which company hoped for. This is the reason that they are introducing new “S Mode” that will e available to OEMs across Windows 10 Home, Pro and Educational SKUs. The S mode will not allow user to download apps from the third party source killing the purpose of having a standalone Windows 10 S.

According to the user review it was noticed that out of those who bought Windows 10 S OS, 40 % were not bothered with the OS and rest 60% changed to Windows 10 Pro within 24 hours of the purchase. This data excludes the Surface Laptop device users. Eventually, it is said that Windows 10 Home users can disable the S mode free of cost. Those with Windows 10 Pro have to pay $49 to enable the S mode on their devices to get full access to Windows 10 Pro.

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