Windows 10 brings with it a plethora of features designed to enhance user experience and increase operational flexibility. One such feature is the Kiosk mode. But what is Kiosk mode? It’s a built-in feature of both Windows 11 and Windows 10, enabling a computer to run a singular UWP app in full-screen mode for a designated local user account. This is especially useful for interactive displays, digital signage, and other public-facing roles where system-wide access is neither required nor desirable. Once Kiosk mode is activated on your computer, it ensures that only the specified app runs, effectively limiting all guest accounts’ interactions.
However, before plunging into the setup of Kiosk mode, here are some important pointers to keep in mind:-
- It only supports local user accounts. That means neither a Microsoft account nor an administrator account can be set up in Kiosk mode.
- After setting up Kiosk mode for a user account, typical Windows interfaces like the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, and Desktop won’t be visible or accessible.
- Don’t expect to use common hotkeys to launch apps such as the Settings app or File Explorer.
- And if you’re wondering how to exit this restrictive mode, the magic combination is the Ctrl+Alt+Del hotkey.
For those keen on leveraging this feature, this RiseWindows article is your go-to guide. Follow along as we unravel the steps to configure or enable Kiosk Mode in Windows 10.
How to Create a Standard User Account on Windows 10?
To make a standard or restricted user account on Windows 10, do the following steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, open Windows Settings.
Step 2. Next, click on Accounts.
Step 3. Then, select Family & other users in the left side pane.
Step 4. After that, on the right side of “Family & other users,” click the button Add someone else to this PC.
Step 5. In the pop-up window, type the “User name” and click the Next button if you want them to sign in automatically.
Note: If you’re asked for the email or phone of the person so they can sign in, click on “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” and click Next.
How to Set up Kiosk Mode in Windows 10?
After creating a standard account on your Windows 10 machine, do the following steps to configure Kiosk Mode:-
Step 1. Firstly, open Windows Settings.
Step 2. Next, click on Accounts.
Step 3. Then, select Family & other users in the left pane.
Step 4. After that, click the Assigned access under the “Set up a kiosk” section on the right sidebar.
Step 5. Click the Get started button.
Step 6. Then, click the link Choose an existing account.
Step 7. Next, click on the user account you have created for the Kiosk and then hit the Next button.
Step 8. Select a UWP app and click the Next button.
Step 9. Select the option that suits your environment and click the Next button.
Step 10. Type the web page address you want to set for the home page. Then, specify the time before Microsoft Edge restarts the session if no one uses the device.
Step 11. Next, Click Next.
After the above steps, restart your computer to start in kiosk mode.
How to Change App for Kiosk Mode on Windows 10?
To change the app for Kiosk in Windows 10, do the following steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, open Windows Settings.
Step 2. Next, click on Accounts.
Step 3. Then, select Family & other users in the left side pane.
Step 4. After that, click the app, which will be visible just below the Kiosk user name.
Step 5. Then, click the Change kiosk app button.
Step 6. Select a new app in the list and click the Next button.
How to Disable Kiosk Mode in Windows 10?
To disable kiosk mode, do the following steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, open Windows Settings.
Step 2. Next, click on Accounts.
Step 3. Then, select Family & other users in the left pane.
Step 4. Click the Kiosk user name.
Step 5. Click the Remove button in the pop-up window. It will delete all kiosk settings and sign out of the selected account. However, the user account will remain available on your PC.
How to Remove Kiosk User in Windows 10?
If you do not require Kiosk, you might want to delete it permanently from your Windows 10 machine.
To remove the user account on your Windows 10 PC, do the following steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, press Windows + R keys on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
Step 2. Type cmd in the Run box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to launch an elevated Command Prompt.
Step 3. Then, type the following in the Command Prompt and hit Enter on the keyboard:-
net user "username" /delete
Note: Please replace the word username with the user name you created for Kiosk. For instance, we have created a kiosk account with the Kiosk name. So, my command will be:-
net user "Kiosk" /delete
Conclusion
Windows 10’s Kiosk mode is a versatile feature that is ideal for public displays, digital signage, and other scenarios where system-wide access is unnecessary. The feature allows a device to run a single UWP app in full-screen mode for a designated local user account. Although the process of setting up and managing Kiosk mode requires some steps, the result offers a streamlined user experience with minimized distractions. This article provides a comprehensive guide on setting up, modifying, and removing Kiosk mode and its user accounts in Windows 10.
