Windows Kiosk Mode (often referred to as ) is a configuration feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that restricts a device to running a single application or a specific set of applications.
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| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | App crashes on launch | App not installed for All Users (Win32) | Reinstall the app selecting "Install for all users" | | Kiosk account doesn't appear | Windows edition doesn't support kiosk mode | Verify you have Pro, Enterprise, or Education | | Can't exit kiosk mode | Keyboard not recognized during Ctrl+Alt+Del | Use an on-screen keyboard or remote reboot; or configure a dedicated admin escape key via Intune | | Multi-app kiosk shows default Start menu | XML layout file error or not applied | Re-create the Start layout XML using PowerShell Export-StartLayout | Windows Kiosk Mode (often referred to as )