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Microsoft Store preventing installer from installing

I recently got a new computer, an HP Laptop with Windows 11, and I'm immediately running into a problem.

I've been trying to install Steam to continue playing my games, but when I try to run the official installer, I get this message from a Microsoft Store pop-up:
"The app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app"
It then tells me to install what I need from Microsoft Store, but Steam isn't available in it, so that's a dead-end direction.
I don't know how to bypass this, so it would be great if I could get some assistance.

Hello Logan,

Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

You may be in Windows 11 S mode. Please check and try the support article in the link below on How to Switch out of S mode.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win...

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.


Kind regards,

John DeV
Independent Advisor

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I must thank you for the assistance, John DeV.

Unfortunately, now I'm a little worried about switching out of S mode, because the more I read of it, the more removing it seems like a bad idea. The fact I won't be able to switch back isn't helping in these matters.

Still, I must thank you for your assistance.

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Hello Logan,

If you don't need and install third-party apps that aren't in the Microsoft Store, there's no need to exit S mode.

You're most welcome and have a great day.


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