This wikiHow will show you how to make your PC a kiosk. Whether you are a library or school restricting what can be done on computer networks, a mall needing a billboard, or a restaurant needing a self-service checkout, making your PC a kiosk prevents anyone from changing the settings or using your PC in an unauthorized manner. It is also useful if you want a guest mode. This only works on Windows 10 S, Pro, or Enterprise.
Steps
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Open Settings . To do so, click onStart and click on theSettings gear.
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Click on "Accounts" > Family & Other Users . This is where you will find the settings regarding other user accounts.Advertisement
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Click on Assigned Access . This is where you will be able to make your PC a kiosk.
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Click on Get started . This will start the process of creating a kiosk account.
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Enter a name for the kiosk. By default, it is "Kiosk". You can also bind an existing account to the kiosk account. Then click on Next .
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Click on the only app it can use. Click on Next .
- If you chose Microsoft Edge, there are a few additional steps. Otherwise, you are done!
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Choose how you want Microsoft Edge to run. You can run it as an interactive display (useful for kiosks) or as a public web browser (useful for libraries and Internet cafes)
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Choose the home URL. This will be the page that is loaded after inactivity or after the user clicks "End session". When Microsoft Edge is a public web browser, the user will also see the home URL when they click the home button.
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Configure the idle time. After this time, the browser will delete all the data and reopen.
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Restart your computer. After restart, you will see the kiosk.
- To exit assigned access, press Ctrl + Alt + Del .
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Tips
- To make a multi-app kiosk, the computer you are using must be connected to an organization after running Microsoft Intune or you must use a provisioning tool during device initial setup. The only way to clear the settings this way is to reinstall Windows.Thanks
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