Windows IoT
This page provides a collection of useful links and resources for working with Windows IoT Enterprise.
Overview
What is Windows IoT Enterprise?
Provides a foundational understanding of Windows IoT Enterprise, explaining that it is the full version of Windows Enterprise with specialized features for dedicated and fixed-purpose devices.
What's New in LTSC
What's New in Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
An overview of the new features, enhancements, and changes introduced in the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 release.
What's New in Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
A summary of the key updates and new functionalities included in the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 release.
Hardware Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Details the official minimum hardware specifications (processor, RAM, storage, etc.) required to successfully install and run Windows IoT Enterprise.
Windows Processor Requirements
A comprehensive list of specific processor models and families that are officially supported for various versions of Windows, including Windows IoT Enterprise.
Optimization
Device Optimization Overview
Offers a high-level guide on techniques to enhance performance, reduce the operating system's footprint, and customize the user experience on your IoT devices.
Services Optimization
Provides specific guidance on which system services can be safely disabled in different scenarios to conserve system resources and improve security.
Soft Real-Time
Explains how to configure and utilize the soft real-time capabilities of Windows IoT Enterprise for applications that require deterministic, near-real-time processing.
Removable Packages Overview
Lists the Windows components and features that can be safely removed from an image, allowing you to create a smaller, more secure, and specialized operating system.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Guide Overview
A comprehensive step-by-step guide for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on building, customizing, and deploying a master Windows IoT Enterprise image.
Activation Guide
Details the various methods for activating the Windows IoT Enterprise license during the manufacturing and deployment process, including online and offline scenarios.
Licensing and Usage
Provides information on licensing requirements and usage rights for Windows IoT Enterprise.
Add Language Packs
Instructions on how to add language packs to a Windows image.
Customize Windows IoT Enterprise
Offers extensive customization options for OEMs and administrators to create a controlled and specialized user experience, including advanced lockdown features, UI suppression, and desktop modifications.
Device Lockdown
Custom Logon
Configure Windows to suppress UI elements at logon and shutdown, and customize the logon experience for dedicated devices.
Keyboard Filter
Suppress unwanted key presses or key combinations, such as Ctrl+Alt+Del, to maintain a dedicated user experience.
Unbranded Boot
Remove or replace standard Windows boot-time UI elements, such as the Windows logo and spinning circle, for a custom boot experience.
Unified Write Filter (UWF)
Protect physical storage media from write operations, redirecting all writes to a virtual overlay, which can be cleared on reboot.
Security
Windows Security Baselines
Provides guidance and resources for using Windows security baselines to configure and maintain a secure operating system.
Troubleshooting
Sysprep Fails Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting steps for when Sysprep fails after removing or updating Microsoft Store apps.
Bug Check Code Reference
A reference for bug check codes (blue screen errors) to help diagnose and troubleshoot system crashes.
Updates & Release History
Windows IoT Enterprise release history
Tracks the version history, build numbers, and key changes or new features included in each official release of Windows IoT Enterprise.
Microsoft Update Catalog
A searchable public database where you can find and download specific updates, drivers, and hotfixes for all Microsoft products, which is useful for offline servicing.
Windows 11 v24H2 update history
A detailed log of all cumulative updates, including improvements, bug fixes, and known issues for this specific version of Windows 11.
Windows 10 update history
A detailed log of all cumulative updates, including improvements, bug fixes, and known issues for Windows 10.