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unable to install McAfee Antivirus

I bought HP HP Notebook - 14s-df0004tu, it comes 1yr free McAfee Antivirus Internet security. but when I install I got following error msg 

"

Secure by design

To keep you safer, only verified apps from the Microsoft Store can be installed on this PC

"

whether I able to install ?

Hi,

It appears you have Windows 10 in S mode. HP Charges a certain amount to get out of S mode to normal Windows 10 without S mode.

HP PCs - Frequently Asked Questions about Windows 10 in S Mode
https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c05604470

From the same Page:
You can switch to Windows 10 Pro any time through the Windows Store. It is purchased and paid for through the Windows Store. To learn more or switch to Windows 10 Pro, go to the Windows Store and search for Windows 10 Pro.
If you want to go back to Windows 10 in S mode after upgrading to Windows 10 Pro, perform a system reset. For more information, go to Resetting Your Computer (Windows 10).
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HP Charges a certain amount to get out of S mode to normal Windows 10 without S mode, as it appears from the article.
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Hi rameshp_wp

Open the Settings App, go to System - About

What Edition of Windows 10 is reported there, is that Windows 10 S

If so you need to switch out of S Mode (it is free to do so):

Open the Settings App

Go to Update and Security - Activation

In the Switch to Windows 10 Home or Switch to Windows 10 Pro section, select Go to the Store. (If you also see an "Upgrade your edition of Windows" section, be careful not to click the "Go to the Store" link that appears there.)

On the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page that appears in the Microsoft Store, select the Get button.

After you see a confirmation message on the page, you'll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store.
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Hi,

It appears you have Windows 10 in S mode. HP Charges a certain amount to get out of S mode to normal Windows 10 without S mode.

HP PCs - Frequently Asked Questions about Windows 10 in S Mode
https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c05604470

From the same Page:
You can switch to Windows 10 Pro any time through the Windows Store. It is purchased and paid for through the Windows Store. To learn more or switch to Windows 10 Pro, go to the Windows Store and search for Windows 10 Pro.
If you want to go back to Windows 10 in S mode after upgrading to Windows 10 Pro, perform a system reset. For more information, go to Resetting Your Computer (Windows 10).
Is it mean , windows 10 s mode doesnt require antivirus ?

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Hi,

As Windows 10 S requires apps only from the Store, you need not to have one. Store apps do not have malware.
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