Microsoft releases Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024

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Key notes

  • Microsoft releases Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, prioritizing long-term stability for IoT devices with 10 years of support.
  • Updated hardware requirements and 36 removable packages offer broader device compatibility and increased customization for manufacturers.
  • Improved user experience with taskbar overflow menu and File Explorer tabs, alongside enhanced security features.
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Microsoft announced the availability of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. This version of Windows 11 is designed specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and is now stable for long periods with a ten-year support lifecycle. This comes after Microsoft also released Windows 11 24H2 for Insiders.

LTSC stands for Long-Term Servicing Channel.

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 features updated hardware requirements, which will let it to run on a broader range of IoT devices. It also has 36 removable packages, providing more control over the operating system features included on their devices. 

The update includes some user interface improvements from the standard Windows 11 release, such as the 

  • taskbar overflow menu and 
  • File Explorer tabs. 

The introduction of a new Windows Security app enhances security features.

Here are the Features of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024

  • Designed for Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Ten-year support lifecycle
  • Updated hardware requirements for broader device compatibility
  • 36 removable packages for increased customization
  • Improved user interface with taskbar overflow menu and File Explorer tabs
  • Enhanced security with a new Windows Security app
  • Continued monthly updates

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is available for download by authorized Windows IoT distributors for use in developing and manufacturing IoT devices.

More here.