The OEM provides the customer support for their complete product, including the functions performed by the operating system.

The IoT Device OEM licenses the device to the user with the software attached to the device as a complete product and passes through specific Windows terms in their own IoT OEM agreements.

Keyboards, USB ports, and device policies can be locked down to constrain the device to be used only in its fixed purpose.

This is achieved by configuring the device image to skip the normal Windows out-of-box experiences.

The device experience is often immediate when the customer powers-on.

The device is locked down to a single application or fixed set of applications through the Assigned Access or Shell Launcher features.

If you are an OEM, you can direct questions to your distributor regarding your specific licensing agreement.Ī fixed purpose device differs from a general-purpose device in the following ways: If you are an end-user customer, your OEM should have provided you with the terms in an agreement. See your licensing agreement for complete guidance on all Windows IoT Enterprise usage scenarios.

Windows IoT Enterprise allows you to build these fixed purpose devices with specific allowances and restrictions in the license agreement. Windows also powers many ATM machines, point-of-sale terminals, industrial automation systems, thin clients, medical devices, digital signage, kiosks, and other fixed purpose devices. Windows is well known as the operating system for laptops and desktops that have been used by consumers and businesses worldwide for decades. If you would like to work with one of our distributors, select a distributor in your region and contact the distributor directly for more details. Authorized distributors of Windows IoT products can help you pick the right SKU for your hardware and your budget by using their development experiences, and knowledge, to help you build secure and connected Windows IoT solutions. Microsoft offers many Windows IoT and Embedded SKUs. You can retrieve a license by contacting a Windows IoT Distributor or use the Windows Enterprise 90 day Evaluation. In order to start your journey with Windows IoT Enterprise, you need to get a license.

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