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How to Enable and Disable the Windows 11 Developer Mode
Toggle Developer Mode on and off using Windows Settings
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Updated onJuly 29, 2024
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Windows 11 Developer Mode (aka debug mode) is a hidden feature of Windows that can be useful to app developers and PC enthusiasts.
Today, we will show you how to access this feature, as well as how to disable it on your PC.
How do I enable Windows 11 Developer Mode?
Use the Settings app
1.Click theStart Menuicon and choose theSettingsoption.
2.Next, click on theSecuritytab from the left panel of theSettingswindow and chooseFor developers.
4.Now, locate theDeveloper Modesection and toggle the switch present underneath to theOnposition.
5.After that, click on theYesbutton to confirm you want to enable this feature.
6.Windows Developer Mode is now enabled.
How do I disable Windows 11 Developer Mode?
What are the risks of enabling Developer Mode?
Developer Mode is safe to use as long as you don’t install apps from unverified and third-party sources.
However, by enabling certain features, your PC can be accessible remotely or by devices in the local network, so keep that in mind.
What is the advantage of turning on Developer Mode?
Why is Developer Mode hidden?
This is a security feature; as such, it’s not something that most users will ever use on their PC. By enabling it, you may reduce the security of your device, so this is why this option is hidden.
Should Developer Mode be on or off?
As previously mentioned, this option is hidden for a reason. You should only enable it if you’re developing or debugging a Windows Store application.
If you wish to know what all new Microsoft has for developers, check out ourpost on all new areas accessible to Windows 11 developers.
Before you go, you might be interested in our guide onGod Mode on Windows 11.
If you still have some questions or even suggestions for us, do not hesitate to let us know by using the comments section below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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