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Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
A mature, enterprise-grade fixed-purpose IoT OS built on Windows 10 21H2 with a 10-year lifecycle. Adds key IoT-exclusive features over LTSC 2019 including Removable Packages, Soft Real-Time, and Microsoft Edge kiosk mode.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 is the successor to LTSC 2019, incorporating cumulative improvements from Windows 10 versions 1903 through 21H2. It introduces several features exclusive to the IoT Enterprise edition and strengthens security, management, and storage capabilities โ while maintaining the stable, no-forced-upgrade LTSC model that device makers depend on.
Key Features
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10-Year Fixed Lifecycle
GA November 16, 2021, end of support January 13, 2032. Quality and security updates only โ no forced feature upgrades.
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Removable Packages (IoT Exclusive)
Reduce the OS storage footprint by removing optional built-in components not needed for the target device purpose. Introduced exclusively for Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC.
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Soft Real-Time (IoT Exclusive)
Device makers can introduce soft real-time capabilities on their devices. A new feature exclusive to Windows IoT Enterprise, enabling time-sensitive workloads alongside standard OS tasks.
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Microsoft Edge Kiosk Mode
Edge is now included in-box as the default browser. Kiosk mode offers Digital/Interactive Signage (full-screen) and Public-Browsing (limited multi-tab) experiences, both running InPrivate sessions.
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Unified Write Filter (UWF) Improvements
UWF now supports swapfile creation on any volume, Read-Only Mode (ROM Mode), and Full Volume Commit in ROM Mode โ giving device builders more control over persistent storage behavior.
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Credential Guard on ARM64
Credential Guard is now available for ARM64 devices, extending VBS-based protection against credential theft to ARM64 hardware platforms.
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Enhanced Intune & MDM Management
Intune update rings for quality updates, remote diagnostics collection, and expanded RBAC for Enrollment Status Page. New Local Users and Groups MDM settings match Group Policy options.
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Wi-Fi 6 & WPA3
Built-in support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for better wireless coverage and throughput, and WPA3 for improved wireless security using the latest authentication standard.
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Configurable Update Screen Branding
Update messages no longer reference 'Windows' or 'PC' โ text is generic and unbranded. The update screen background color is configurable to match device branding.
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Security Stack Improvements
Windows Defender System Guard (DRTM), enhanced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with ransomware protection, improved App Control (WDAC), and BitLocker key-rolling via MDM.
Deployment
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 is licensed through authorized Windows IoT distributors โ contact us for pricing and availability. A new license is required; there is no free upgrade from LTSC 2019.
Deployment is supported via Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Microsoft Intune Autopilot, and traditional OEM imaging workflows.
Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum |
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| Processor | 1 GHz or faster, 32-bit or 64-bit |
| System Memory | 2 GB RAM (64-bit) |
| Storage | 20 GB available disk space |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver |
| Display | 800 ร 600 resolution |
Availability and Support
| General Availability | End of License (EOL) | End of Support |
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| November 16, 2021 | November 30, 2031 | January 13, 2032 |