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title: Configure kiosk and shared devices running Windows desktop editions (Windows 10)
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# Configure kiosk and shared devices running Windows desktop editions

Some desktop devices in an enterprise serve a special purpose, such as a common PC in a touchdown space that any employee can sign in to, or a PC in the lobby that customers can use to view your product catalog. Windows 10 is easy to configure for shared use or for use as a kiosk (single app).

## In this section

| Topic | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Set up a shared or guest PC with Windows 10](set-up-shared-or-guest-pc.md) | Windows 10, version 1607, introduced *shared PC mode*, which optimizes Windows 10 for shared use scenarios, such as touchdown spaces in an enterprise and temporary customer use in retail.  |
|  [Set up a kiosk or digital signage on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education](setup-kiosk-digital-signage.md) | You can configure a device running Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, or Windows 10 Education as a kiosk device, so that users can only interact with a single application that you select.  |
| [Guidelines for choosing an app for assigned access (kiosk mode)](guidelines-for-assigned-access-app.md) | You can choose almost any Windows app for assigned access; however, some apps may not provide a good user experience. This topic provides guidelines to help you choose an approprate app for a kiosk device.  |
| [Create a Windows 10 kiosk that runs multiple apps](lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps.md) | Learn how to configure a device running Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 Education so that users can only run a few specific apps. The result is similar to a kiosk device, but with multiple apps available. For example, you might set up a library computer so that users can search the catalog and browse the Internet, but can't run any other apps or change computer settings. |