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Configure kiosk and shared devices running Windows desktop editions (Windows 10) w10 manage library security medium jdeckerms jdecker article 08/08/2017

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).

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Set up a shared or guest PC with Windows 10 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 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) 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 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.