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Developer Mode (Developer Mode) on Windows 10 allows users to test developing applications, utilize the Ubuntu Bash Shell environment, modify a range of concentrated development settings, and similar advanced functions in Windows 10.
Steps to Activate Developer Mode on Windows 10
Step 1: Press the Windows + I key combination to open the Setting App, then select Update and Security
Step 2: Select For developers section, check Developer Mode
Step 3: Click Yes to confirm
The checkmark in the Developer Mode section signifies the completion of activating Developer Mode on Windows 10
Installing Experimental Apps (Debugging in Visual Studio)
Under the For developers section, you will find 3 options
Windows Store Apps : This option only allows you to install apps from the Windows Store.
Sideload Apps : This option enables you to install apps from the Windows Store as well as software from various sources as long as the software has been verified as valid
With Developer Mode, you can install apps still in development, enabling developers to debug and troubleshoot right within the Visual Studio environment. Even without activating this mode, developers debugging software in development will receive activation prompts from the system to ensure smooth system operation.
Using Bash Shell Ubuntu on Windows 10
If you want to use the Ubuntu Bah Shell program on Windows 10, you first need to activate developer mode. Only after activating Developer Mode can you enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux and install Ubuntu in Bash. If Developer Mode is turned off, the Windows Subsystem for Linux will be disabled, blocking access to the Ubuntu Bash Shell.
Quick Access to Developer Mode Settings
Within the developer mode window, you can customize a range of system settings to better suit developers. Here, settings will be grouped into fields to make it easier for developers to access and understand.
For Windows Explorer, you can quickly access settings for editing system files, viewing detailed disk partitions, and running files in multiple user accounts.
For Remote Desktop, you can customize various options to ensure smooth connectivity and remote access, such as firewall settings, on/off times, temporary shutdowns, etc.
For PowerShell, you can change permissions to allow execution of commands in PowerShell.
Here are some fundamental considerations when using Developer Mode on Windows 10. You should carefully weigh computer security issues when activating this mode, only using it when necessary or when you have a deep understanding of the system. With these options, you can also install apps outside of the Windows Store for immediate use on your Windows 10.
Activating Developer Mode is just one of many features users activate when starting to use their computers. After some time, the activated features will slow down the processing speed of Windows 10, accompanied by potential issues such as conflicts with some software you want to install. At this point, besides reinstalling Windows, resetting Windows 10 is also a good method for you. Refer to how to reset Windows 10 to restore the Win 10 operating system to its original state without changing any settings.
