topic Re: Canon MG3620 in Printer Software & Networking

Windows 11 won't accept PIXMA MG3620 software installation

KSK0616 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:35 GMT

Why can't/doesn't MS Windows 11 accept the download for printer installation. It says "S" mode will only accept MS apps.

Re: Canon MG3620

normadel — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:51:02 GMT

Do you have Windows 11 "S" version? If so, you are limited to installing apps from the Microsoft Store.

See this MS article on what you can do about it, if your situation allows it:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#windowsversion=windows_11

S-Mode Windows is designed for situations where an administrator of computers (like schools or businesses, for example) don't want users to install undesirable applications.

Re: Canon MG3620

shadowsports — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:47:06 GMT

Greetings ,

I personally would take my computer out of S mode, but that is up to you.

Here's another option:

https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/WebPortal/PTL/ptl-setup_win10s.html?lng=en&type=setup&area=ca&mdl=MG3620&os=w

This is from the printer's user guide.

Re: Windows 11 won't accept PIXMA MG3620 software installation

normadel — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:50:01 GMT

If you are an individual, on your own personal computer, S Mode is unnecessary. Unless you let other untrustworthy people use it. Or you don't trust yourself.

Re: Windows 11 won't accept PIXMA MG3620 software installation

Stephen — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:03:08 GMT

Hear me out. S-Mode is a lot like an iPhone/iPad. You can't install anything that you're not "supposed to," so it's great for people who aren't tech savvy and want a computer that "just works."

But because Microsoft is Microsoft, nothing is ever that straightforward.

Here is info on what to do for this model. TAP ME

Re: Windows 11 won't accept PIXMA MG3620 software installation

KSK0616 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:50:58 GMT

Thanks, everyone! All replies most helpful. Challenge resolved!