Well first off, I thought all Microsoft products were built to run in S _ _ _ Mode... but then once I quit laughing, I looked "S-Mode" up. It seems Microsoft has figured out a way to only let apps purchased from the Microsoft Whore Store to run on some of their vendor products. Since we don't offer QB64 as an MS app, that would mean QB64 would not be able to be installed on one of these systems. Ah, but I read further and discovered there is a way to switch out of "S" Mode, at least for now. What's funny is they claim they came up with "S" Mode to provide better security, but they still highly recommend you run anti-virus software. The kicker here is the only one available in "S" Mode is Microsoft's Windows De-Friender!
"Yes, we recommend all Windows devices use antivirus software. Currently, the only antivirus software known to be compatible with Windows 10 in S mode is the version that comes with it: Windows Defender Security Center. Windows Defender Security Center delivers a robust suite of security features that help keep you safe for the supported lifetime of your Windows 10 device. For more info, see Windows 10 security."
So maybe at some point the [abandoned, outdated and now likely malicious qb64 dot net website - don’t go there] website should address this issue, with info on how to turn S Mode off, so QB64 can run.
I have no such system now, but I'm looking into buying another laptop, and came across this 10-S thingy. If my impression of what this S Mode is all about is wrong, let me know. In this case, it would be nice to be wrong for once.
Pete
