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TwinNicole
TwinNicole

Anyone know if the Firefox app will be in the Microsoft Store soon for download?

I bought a new computer and if I download the app from the website I will permanently be taken out of S mode (I’m sure you guys are aware of this issue).

Im hoping the app will be available through the Microsoft Store very soon because I only use the Firefox browser on all of my other devices.

Is there a way around it other than permanently switching out of S mode and downloading? I’m aware I can do that but prefer not to.

Thank you!

Anyone know if the Firefox app will be in the Microsoft Store soon for download? I bought a new computer and if I download the app from the website I will permanently be taken out of S mode (I’m sure you guys are aware of this issue). Im hoping the app will be available through the Microsoft Store very soon because I only use the Firefox browser on all of my other devices. Is there a way around it other than permanently switching out of S mode and downloading? I’m aware I can do that but prefer not to. Thank you!

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James (On Leave)
James (On Leave)
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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/windows-s-mode-wont-let-me-install-firefox

Windows in S mode does not allow installation of apps from outside of the Microsoft Store, so you will not be able to install Firefox from Mozilla's website. Although Firefox is available from the Microsoft Store, it does not work on Windows in S mode and installation is currently disabled.

In /kb/windows-s-mode-wont-let-me-instal.../10462 the https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1736847#c13 explains why decided to prevent Firefox installs in S mode.

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