If you want to be a developer for windows operating, then Windows 11 allows you to enable Developer Mode. Here we are going to discuss how to enable or disable developer mode in Windows 11 to turn a PC into a development environment suitable for writing and building software.
To develop a windows program you have to use Visual Studio on your computer. Now, in order to use Visual Studio and to test the code on your Windows device, you have to enable the Developer mode on both devices. Here is how you can do it.
How to Enable Developer Mode in Windows 11
Developer mode is disabled by default on the Windows operating system. You may never need Windows developer mode enabled if you’re using Windows 11 in a normal environment to do things like browse the web, read email and run some productivity programs.
If you’re a developer who wants to write software and create tools, you can use Windows developer mode to sideload apps and gain access to other development features.
To enable the developer mode in Windows 11, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on the windows icon to open the “Start Menu” and click on “Settings” as shown in the image below. Or, alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.
Step 2: Next, click on the “Privacy & Security” tab from the left panel of the Settings window. Then, select the “For Developers” options present to the right of your screen.
Step 3: Now, locate the “Developer Mode“ section and “Turn On” the toggle switch.
Step 4: When you do so, a notification will appear warning you that turning on developer mode will enable installing and running apps from outside the Microsoft Store, and could expose your device and personal data to security risks or harm your device. Click on “Yes” to continue.
Step 5: You should also enable Device Portal and Device discovery to install development packages on your Windows 11 PC.
Step 6: When you enable the Device Portal and Device Discovery option, you have to install these packages on Windows 11. To confirm click on “Yes“. Depending on your computer’s connection speed, the installation may take some time.
Step 7: Once turned on, you can set a username and password for the authentication of the users wishing to connect via Device Portal and then click on “Apply“ to confirm.
How to Disable Developer Mode in Windows 11
Now for a reason, if you want to disable developer mode on windows 11, then here is how you can do it.
Step 1: Click on “Start Menu” and click on “Settings”.
Step 2: Next, click on the “Privacy & Security” tab from the Settings window. Then, select the “For Developers” options present to the right of your screen.
Step 3: Now, locate the “Developer Mode“ section and “Turn Off” the toggle switch.
That’s it, this is how you can enable and disable developer mode on Windows 11. I hope this article was helpful to you. If you liked the article then you can share it with your friends.
