Help! New Win10 User

[Gemini37]

So I bought a new laptop and finally received it today (Windows 10) , my excitement turned quickly to frustration when I could not install a new browser!

This is what I get when I try to install Firefox as administrator:



I have absolutely no experience with Windows 10 and it seems different in many ways to past versions.

[SynchroDub]

This should definitely help you out

http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode

Remember to turn it back on, once you have installed everything you need. Just so you won't get those pesky .exe Trojans/Malwares installing without your consent.

[Gemini37]

Thanks SD,
I have never had to ask permission from MS then jump through hoops to do a simple task.

I have been using Windows for 20+ years and suddenly I feel like a complete 'puter noob... thanks Microsoft.

[SynchroDub]

Originally Posted by Gemini37

Thanks SD,
I have never had to ask permission from MS then jump through hoops to do a simple task.

I have been using Windows for 20+ years and suddenly I feel like a complete 'puter noob... thanks Microsoft.

Yeah.
It's kinda frustrating at times, specially at the very beginning. But once you get the hang out of most security options, you're good to go.
I highly recommend getting also either ClassicShell or OpenShell, to have most of the OS functions, such as the Control Panel, cmd and whatnot at hand.

[Gemini37]

Originally Posted by SynchroDub

Yeah.
It's kinda frustrating at times, specially at the very beginning. But once you get the hang out of most security options, you're good to go.
I highly recommend getting also either ClassicShell or OpenShell, to have most of the OS functions, such as the Control Panel, cmd and whatnot at hand.

So do I have to purchase ClassicShell or OpenShell from the store?
First thing I noticed was the absence of a Control Panel.

[SynchroDub]

Originally Posted by Gemini37

So do I have to purchase ClassicShell or OpenShell from the store?
First thing I noticed was the absence of a Control Panel.

Nope.
They're totally FREE

http://classicshell.net/

[rbn]

My Win 10 has a Control Panel.
If you open a File Explorer window and type "control panel" in the location bar,
then hit enter, it should pop up.

[ViceLikeEye]

Originally Posted by Gemini37

So do I have to purchase ClassicShell or OpenShell from the store?
First thing I noticed was the absence of a Control Panel.

Once you locate the Control Panel, "Pin it" to the start menu. I find that helps.

[Gwynd]

Originally Posted by SynchroDub

This should definitely help you out

http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode

Remember to turn it back on, once you have installed everything you need. Just so you won't get those pesky .exe Trojans/Malwares installing without your consent.

Please note:
Removing 'S-mode' is a one time deal, you can't 'switch it back on.'

It's not Microsoft's fault that your laptop manufacturer supplied you with this, it's only available to manufacturers, and as a general rule most of them (such as Dell) only install it on PCs meant for organisations who need Admin privileges limited.

[donutmstr]

Also cheaper laptops sometimes also include Windows in S mode, and as gwynd said its a one time (free) exit and I don't feel there's a need to go back, as S mode is quite restrictive.