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Windows 10 and Windows 11 S Mode and Garmin Applications
Some Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop, laptop. and tablet computers come with Windows in "S Mode.” A computer with S Mode can only install applications from the Microsoft Store.
Because of this, Garmin applications, including Garmin Express™ software, BaseCamp™ software, and inReach Sync cannot be installed on a computer with Windows in S Mode.
Determining Whether Your Computer is Using S Mode:
Right-Click the Start Menu (
or 
).Select System.
Your computer's version will be listed next to Edition, including whether or not it is using S mode:
If your computer is using S Mode, a different computer needs to be used for updating, registering, syncing, and any other function which requires a Garmin application.
If your computer is not using S Mode, but you still receive the message "You can only install apps from the Windows Store", see - "You can only install apps from the Windows Store" Message When Installing Garmin Express on Windows 10.