Windows Terminal not working in S-mode #10754

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opened 2026-01-31 02:29:21 +00:00 by claunia · 5 comments
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Originally created by @vkocjancic on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020).

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Windows build number: Windows 10 in S-mode (I don't think build number matters, to be honest)
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 1.3.2651.0

Steps to reproduce

  1. Install Windows Terminal app from app store.
  2. Run Windows Terminal app
  3. Try opening cmd terminal

Expected behavior

I would see a powershell or cmd.exe window.

Actual behavior

I get an error [error 0x800711c7 when launching 'powershell.exe'] or [error 0x800711c7 when launching 'cmd.exe'].
Is that in any way related to the s-mode limitations?

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claunia added the Resolution-By-DesignNeeds-Tag-Fix labels 2026-01-31 02:29:21 +00:00
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@KalleOlaviNiemitalo commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020):

0x800711c7 = HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_SYSTEM_INTEGRITY_POLICY_VIOLATION), "Your organization used Device Guard to block this app. Contact your support person for more info."

@KalleOlaviNiemitalo commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020): 0x800711c7 = HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_SYSTEM_INTEGRITY_POLICY_VIOLATION), "Your organization used Device Guard to block this app. Contact your support person for more info."
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@KalleOlaviNiemitalo commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020):

The improved error reporting https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/7186 would be nice here.

@KalleOlaviNiemitalo commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020): The improved error reporting <https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/7186> would be nice here.
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020):

It definitely would.

Terminal is not intended to work in S mode, however. Terminal is a window through which you see other applications, and those “other applications” are restricted.

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020): It definitely would. Terminal is not intended to work in S mode, however. Terminal is a window through which you see other applications, and those “other applications” are restricted.
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@vkocjancic commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020):

Ok I get that. Maybe it would be worth considering not offering the app to S mode OS in app store then.

@vkocjancic commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020): Ok I get that. Maybe it would be worth considering not offering the app to S mode OS in app store then.
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020):

Unfortunately, the store has not given us that option. Sorry!

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2020): Unfortunately, the store has not given us that option. Sorry!
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Reference: starred/terminal#10754