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Windows 10: Set up a PC as a kiosk

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Introduction:

Along with Windows 10 version 1809 Microsoft has introduced access configuration, which allows device administrators to easily set up a PC as a kiosk or digital sign. The simple step by step mode takes the user to create a kiosk account that will automatically sign in when he starts his system.

Step by Step Instructions:

  • Open Settings
  • In the Search box under Settings type Kiosk or,assigned access. In fact, when a user will start writing assigned then Set up a kiosk (assigned access) option will appear automatically.
  • Select it.
  • Click Get Started under Set up a kiosk.
  • Create an account that will automatically sign in on startup.
  • Add a name eg. Kiosk
  • Click Next to continue.
  • Select Microsoft Edge as a kiosk app.
  • Click Next.
  • The single-app Microsoft Edge kiosk mode types include:
  1. Digital / Interactive signage devices: A specific site in full-screen mode that runs InPrivate browsing mode.
  2. As a public browser: It is publicly accessible and run a limited multi-tab version of InPrivate browsing in Microsoft Edge.
  • The multi-app Microsoft Edge kiosk mode types include:
  1. Public browsing devices are publicly accessible and runs a multi-tab version of InPrivate browsing mode with limited functionality.

        2. Normal mode devices run a full-featured version of Microsoft Edge

  • Select As a digital sign or interactive display.
  • Click Next.
  • Put the URL name in the box.
  • Click Next.
  • A pop-up message will appear “You’re done!”

How to launch:

  • Click on your Accounts name
  • Select Kiosk
  • Sign in to Kiosk mode.
  • If you like to go back to your default  Microsoft Account:

          Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to exit Kiosk mode.

 


See Also:

 What's new in Windows 10, version 1809 for IT Pros