Applies to:
Upon installing the new OS Update a couple days ago I noticed minor changes in wording for the Apps & Features settings, and while it's fairly easy to understand, the recommended option (as seen in image) may not be suitable for the majority of Windows users.
Recommendation
I would suggest changing the default choice to "Anywhere, but warn me before installing app that's not from the Microsoft Store" (aka Option 3)
Reason: Option 3 provides a reasonable middle ground between No warning (Option 1) and Highly restricted (Option 4).
How to Configure S-like behaviour
Open Settings ⚙ > Apps > Choose where to get apps include:
Image: App & features under Windows 10 v1903
Disclaimer: This does not downgrade your Windows 10 Edition to S Mode. All settings are optional, and dependant on the choice of the end user making these changes.
- Windows 10 May 2019 (Version 1903)
Upon installing the new OS Update a couple days ago I noticed minor changes in wording for the Apps & Features settings, and while it's fairly easy to understand, the recommended option (as seen in image) may not be suitable for the majority of Windows users.
Recommendation
I would suggest changing the default choice to "Anywhere, but warn me before installing app that's not from the Microsoft Store" (aka Option 3)
Reason: Option 3 provides a reasonable middle ground between No warning (Option 1) and Highly restricted (Option 4).
How to Configure S-like behaviour
Open Settings ⚙ > Apps > Choose where to get apps include:
- Anywhere
- Anywhere, but let me know it's there's comparable app in the Microsoft Store
- Anywhere, but warn me before installing an app that's not from the Microsoft Store
- The Microsoft Store only (recommended by Microsoft)
Image: App & features under Windows 10 v1903
Disclaimer: This does not downgrade your Windows 10 Edition to S Mode. All settings are optional, and dependant on the choice of the end user making these changes.
