Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC is built on the popular Windows operating system and delivers the same compatibility, management, security, and servicing that you are already familiar with.
This software is intended to facilitate IT professionals, device makers and software developers in the evaluation of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for use in building or deploying long-lifecycle, fixed-function, specialized Windows devices in their environment
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC is intended for fixed-function, special-purpose devices that require a long support lifecycle of 10 years. These devices are typically found in industries including banking, quick-service restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail.
Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC is based on the same foundation as Windows Professional and Windows Enterprise, delivering the same compatibility, security and management capabilities required for commercial deployments. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC provides additional capabilities to lockdown the device experience for public facing or employee facing scenarios along with the ability to customize the operating system footprint.
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC is available for both x64 and ARM64 architecture.
Features by IoT edition | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019 |
Servicing Channel | 10 Years | 10 Years | 10 Years |
Multi-App Assigned Access | Restricted User Experience (New Name) | Available | Available |
Reduced OS Footprint | 36 Removable Packages | 20 Removable Packages | Available Limited |
ARM64 | Available for Qualcomm and NXP i.MX9 Family | Available for NXP i.MX8 Family | Available on GAC |
Dual Operator | Not Available | Available | Not Available |
Requires TPM & Secure Boot | Optional | Not Required | Not Required |
Co-Pilot AI | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Edge Device Image Builder Tool | Not Available | In Preview | Not Available |
Device Update Center (DUC) | Available | Available | Not Available |
What's New:
Integrated IoT EULA (End User License Agreement)
Standard Windows EULA which did not match the IoT specific terms has been replaced with new IoT Enterprise specific EULA.
Codecs Update
Windows 11 version 24H2 will remove the AC-3 codec, which is known ass “Dolby Digital” for multi-channel or “Surround Sound”.
Some codecs are available from Microsoft in the store.
Apps in Microsoft Store
Using the Edge browser on Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC you can search for apps in the Microsoft Store and install them directly from the browser. (ex. Windows Camera App)
There are some applications that cannot be installed using this method and will need the Microsoft Store application which is not on LTSC.
For those of you who are concerned about being able to install applications from the Microsoft Store, you will want to block access to the URL.
Wireless Display
With Miracast capable hardware, you can now project to a indows
IoT Enterprise LTSC based device using the Wireless Display optional feature.
Optimize the Disk Footprint – OS Optimization
Windows IoT Enterprise has additional features and capabilities that can be leveraged to help build a compact image
Optimize the Disk Footprint – Removable Packages
Target Minimum Specification: 16GB Storage, 2GB RAM
Reduce storage footprint for fixed function devices
Unique to Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC
Removed packages cannot be added back to an image