Windows in S mode won't let me install Firefox

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  • Revision id: 170599
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  • Creator: AliceWyman
  • Comment: Windows 10 S mode changes as of April 2018. See discussion, bug 1502480
  • Reviewed: Yes
  • Reviewed:
  • Reviewed by: heyjoni
  • Is approved? Yes
  • Is current revision? No
  • Ready for localization: Yes
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  • Readied for localization by: heyjoni
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Windows 10 in S mode does not allow the installation of Firefox or other apps from outside of the Microsoft Store. To install Firefox, Microsoft requires you to switch out of Windows 10 S mode. Afterwards, visit the Firefox download page to install Firefox.

See the Windows 10 in S mode FAQ article at Microsoft Support for more information.