Help with Kiosk Mode Setup - USB Access for Camera and Scale via RS232 Cable

Question

Hello,

I'm trying to set up a Windows device in kiosk mode, but I need it to maintain access to USB ports for a usb camera and a scale that is connected via USB to RS232 cable. I've attempted to use Hexnode to create a kiosk account, but this approach has not worked.

The requirements for this setup are as follows:

• The device must boot into kiosk mode and display a PWA application in full screen.
• It must allow USB access for the connected devices (camera and scale).
• It must restrict user access to only the required application, with no other functionalities available.

Has anyone encountered a similar challenge or found a way to allow USB access while in kiosk mode? Any guidance or alternative solutions would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

Hi,

You can try enabling the group policy Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation > Device Installation Restrictions > Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs and add the desired Hardware IDs

To restrict user access to only the required application. you can use AppLocker rules. Open secpol.msc

navigate to Application Control Policies > AppLocker and create a new executable rule.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/applocker/create-your-applocker-rules

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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