How to enable developer mode in Windows 10

Relatively recently, the "Developer Mode" was integrated into the latest version of Windows. Its activation adds a separate environment to the OS for writing and debugging a program code. From this article you will learn how to use the above mode in Windows 10.

Developer Mode Activation Methods

After activating the mode, you can install any software on the computer (even not having a Microsoft signature), locally run the PowerShell scripts and use the BASH development membrane. This is only a small part of all opportunities. Now let's talk about the activation methods themselves. In total, 4 methods can be distinguished, allowing the developer mode correctly.

Method 1: "Parameters" OS

Let's start with the easiest accessible and obvious method. To implement it, we will use the windows of the basic parameters of Windows 10. Follow these steps:

1. Expand the "Parameters" window by pressing the "Win + I" key combination. From it to the category "Update and Security".



2. Next, go to subsection "For Developers". List of subsections You will see in the left half of the window. Then check the mark near the Developer Mode.



3. The screen will notify the advantages and disadvantages of the included mode. To continue the operation, click "Yes" in the notification window.



4. After that, under the line "Developer Mode", a description of the processes performed by the system will appear. She will need to find and install a special package of updates. At the end of the installation, you need to restart the device at mandatory.

Method 2: "Local Policy Editor"

Immediately note that this method will not suit users who use Windows 10 HOME. The fact is that in this edition, there is simply missing utility. If you are among them, just use another way.

1. Run the "Run" utility window by pressing the "Win" and "R" simultaneously. Enter the gpedit.msc command in it, then click on the OK button below.

   

   Method 3: Changing the registry keys

   To properly start the developer mode, through the Registry Editor, follow the following actions:

   1. Open the search engine window and enter the "editor" request. In the proposed list of coincides, click on the Registry Editor.

      

      Method 4: "Command String"

      This method is essentially performing the same actions as the previous one, that's just all manipulations are stacked in one line. It looks like the process as follows:

      1. Open the search system window by clicking on the taskbar, the special button. In the query field, write the word CMD. Among the found matches will be the desired "Command Line". Select subparagraph "Run from the administrator name", which will be the right to line with the program name.

         

         You learned from the current article on methods that allow you to use the developer mode in Windows 10. We will pay attention to the fact that there are sometimes errors during its activation. The reason for this often lies in the work of special utilities to deactivate the built-in Telemetry Microsoft. If you used the software about which we wrote in the article on the link below, roll back the changes and try to enable the development mode again.

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