Windows Kiosk Mode Access

Click Close – Windows auto-creates the local account.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <AssignedAccessConfiguration xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/AssignedAccess/2017/config"> <Profiles> <Profile Id="MultiAppKiosk"> <AllAppsList> <AllowedApps> <App DesktopAppPath="C:\Program Files\MyApp\app.exe" /> <UWP AppUserModelId="Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe!MicrosoftEdge" /> </AllowedApps> </AllAppsList> <StartLayout> <![CDATA[<LayoutModificationTemplate xmlns:defaultlayout="..." ...>]]> </StartLayout> </Profile> </Profiles> <Configs> <Config> <Account>kioskuser@domain.com</Account> <DefaultProfile>MultiAppKiosk</DefaultProfile> </Config> </Configs> </AssignedAccessConfiguration> Apply with PowerShell (local): windows kiosk mode

(Optional) Configure app-specific settings – some apps allow custom URL or timeout values. Click Close – Windows auto-creates the local account

What is Windows Kiosk Mode? Windows Kiosk Mode (officially Assigned Access ) locks a Windows device to run only one specific app or a restricted set of apps. It is designed for public-facing scenarios (e.g., information displays, self-service check-in) or single-purpose corporate devices (e.g., warehouse scanner, time clock). Windows Kiosk Mode (officially Assigned Access ) locks

Test: Sign out and sign in as the kiosk account. The chosen app launches full-screen. To exit kiosk mode temporarily: Press Ctrl + Alt + Del → Sign out (requires admin password to return to desktop). Method 2: Multi-App Kiosk (via XML + PowerShell / Intune) More complex but flexible. Requires Windows Enterprise/Education.

Choose the app to run at login. If your app is not listed, install it first.