Where can I download Windows 10 S?

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This version is only available to OEMs and Volume license education customers according to this German website where the author asked Microsoft.

Can I buy Windows 10 S?

Some users have already asked if they can buy Windows 10 S individually, because they see in it the optimal solution, eg for family members. Currently, it is not planned to distribute Windows 10 S separately, it is only made available to the OEMs. The only exception is that Windows 10 S is available as an option through the volume licensing program for educational facilities, which means that existing devices can be upgraded.

Windows 10 S only allows install of Apps from Store. So if you are desktop developer, bring your application to store to be able to use in on Windows 10 S.

In 1703, there is already an option to only allow app setup via store (Allow apps from Store only).

Activate this option to emulate Windows 10 S.

The 15063.0.170317-1834.RS2_RELEASE_CLIENTCLOUD_OEM_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO leaked to the Internet some time ago, so try to get it. But setup can be complicated because it also doesn't allow you to install drivers.

Microsoft provides some guides how to simulate Windows 10 S for development purpose to test your applications.

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Updated on September 18, 2022

Comments

c00000fd over 1 year

I need to download Windows 10 S to test my app. Any idea where can I get its ISO?
- Ramhound about 7 years
  
  Microsoft hasn't published one. There are no Windows 10 S devices that have actually been released, in other words, nobody's actual has a Windows 10 S device
- Ramhound about 7 years
  
  So even if we wanted to create one from a device we wouldn't be able to, because, there isn't a single Windows 10 S device on the market as of today.
- magicandre1981 almost 7 years
  
  I've added new details to my answer. Check it.
- Biswapriyo almost 7 years
  
  See this:: addictivetips.com/windows-tips/download-windows-10-s-iso-fil‌e
- c00000fd almost 7 years
  
  @Biswa: Can't open it -- says "whitelist this site" and displays an annoying overlay.
- Biswapriyo almost 7 years
  
  Disable any adblocker to open that site.
- c00000fd almost 7 years
  
  @Biswa: not worth it.
- magicandre1981 almost 7 years
  
  have you tried the steps that MS listed to enforce the restrictions to simulate the S edition? can you install your desktop app via store? does it run?
- magicandre1981 almost 7 years
  
  Microsoft now provides the Win10 S ISO via MSDN subscription. So get it there
- Dạ Tiếu Ma almost 6 years
  
  superuser.com/questions/1321737/… you can try windows 10 in S mode.
c00000fd about 7 years

Yes, my app is a Centennial app. What I don't understand is how do they expect developers to have a working software for their store if there's no way to download that OS to test it?
Daniel B about 7 years

@c00000fd It’s still Windows 10. Any Windows 10 PC will do for testing your Windows Store app. Because you wouldn’t even be able to install device drivers, installing Windows 10 S is not feasible even for developers.
magicandre1981 about 7 years

ok, if your app is a Centennial app, install a fresh 1703 and set the option to only allow store apps: windowscentral.com/sites/wpcentral.com/files/styles/xlarge/… and now try to install the app from store and look if it works fine. But I think the final of the Win10 S will leak.
phuclv about 7 years

you don't need to wait for Windows 10 S to publish Windows Store app. Any Windows 10 can run those apps. Even some windows 8/8.1 can