Windows Subsystem for Android was recently released for Windows 11 beta testers and users have already managed to install it on most of the incompatible versions of the operating system, including the stable version of Windows 11. Not only that, you can also get Google Play Store working on your system with the help of this guide of ours.

Unfortunately, one of the reasons WSA is still in beta is that you have to manually sideload apps, which means that most apps are installed as unsigned packages. This in turn means that you need to have Developer Mode enabled on your system. But what if this setting is controlled by your organization?/ Or worse, what if you get the same locked down settings on your home computer? There could be a few reasons for this error and here’s how to fix it on your system!

This issue is most common on PCs issued by organizations, whether it’s a workgroup or an educational institution. Developer mode opens up your system significantly, allowing you to run and install unsigned scripts and apps. This can compromise the security and privacy of your system, which in turn can put your entire organization at risk. This is one of the reasons why developer mode is blocked by administrators on PCs issued by organizations.

Another reason you might encounter this issue is if you have used a third-party debloater tool or a system settings modifier. If there are automatic system-level changes happening in the background, Windows will automatically block you from certain settings pages, assuming your installation is being managed remotely by a third-party administrator.