Enabling Windows Developer Mode: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
Windows Developer Mode is an essential feature for developers who wish to create, test, and deploy Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. It unlocks various tools and options that can help you build applications specifically designed for the Windows platform. In this blog post, we'll walk through the process of enabling Windows Developer Mode on your Windows 10 system.
Prerequisites
Before we dive into the steps to enable Developer Mode, let's make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
- You're running a 64-bit version of Windows 10.
- Your account type is an administrator.
Enabling Developer Mode
Follow these steps to enable Developer Mode on your Windows 10 system:
Step 1: Open the Settings app
Press the Win + I keys together on your keyboard to open the Settings app.
Step 2: Navigate to the "For developers" section
Click on "Update & Security" in the left-hand menu, then select "For developers" from the submenu on the left.
Step 3: Enable Developer Mode
In the right pane, you'll see a "Developer mode" switch. Toggle this switch to enable it. A User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear; click "Yes" to proceed.
Step 4: Confirm enabling Developer Mode
A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking if you're sure that you want to enable Developer Mode. Click on the "Confirm" button to proceed.
Wrapping Up
You have now successfully enabled Developer Mode on your Windows 10 system! With this feature enabled, you can access various developer tools and options that will help you build amazing UWP apps for the Windows platform. Happy coding!