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How to Install Office 2024 on Windows 11 in S Mode
Question details
The user is unable to install Microsoft Office 2024 Home on a Windows 11 PC because the operating system is in S Mode, which restricts third-party app installations.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2024
- Device & OS
- Windows 11
- Scenario
- Attempting to install a purchased version of Office 2024 Home on a new Windows 11 computer operating in S Mode.
- Observed behavior
- The installation is blocked or prevented from completing because Windows S mode restricts application installations exclusively to verified Microsoft Store apps.
Ensure you have the login credentials for the Microsoft account used to purchase Office 2024, and make sure your Windows 11 device is connected to the internet.
Switch out of S Mode and Install Office via Microsoft Account
Windows 11 S Mode restricts app installations. You must permanently switch out of S mode to run the standard Office 2024 retail installer.
Windows 11 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively allowing apps from the Microsoft Store. Since the traditional Office 2024 installer is a desktop application, you must disable S mode to proceed. Note that switching out of S mode is a one-way process; you cannot revert the device back to S mode once disabled.
On your Windows 11 PC, go to Settings > System > Activation.
Look for the 'Switch to Windows 11 Home' or 'Switch to Windows 11 Pro' section, then click the 'Go to the Store' link.
On the 'Switch out of S mode' page that appears in the Microsoft Store, click the 'Get' button and wait for the confirmation message.
Open a web browser, sign in to your Microsoft account at the Microsoft account dashboard, and navigate to 'Services & subscriptions' to find your Office 2024 purchase. Click 'Install'.
Locate the downloaded installer file (often named something like 'Home2024retail') in your Downloads folder and double-click it to complete the installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install Office 2024 without switching out of Windows 11 S mode?
No, Office 2024 requires a traditional desktop installer which is restricted by S mode. You must switch out of S mode to successfully install the software.
Is there a cost to switch out of Windows 11 S mode?
Switching out of S mode is completely free. However, it is a permanent change and you cannot return your device to S mode afterward.
Where can I find the Office 2024 installation file after buying it?
You can find your purchased Office 2024 installer by signing into your Microsoft account online and checking the 'Services & subscriptions' page, or by navigating to your Microsoft Store Library.
