Start Prototyping
This guide walks you through how to start prototyping with Windows IoT Enterprise.
To begin your prototyping journey, you can use your existing hardware that meets the Windows IoT Enterprise hardware requirements or select one of the recommended hardware platforms and boards.
To select which edition of Windows IoT Enterprise you would like to work with, review the Windows IoT Enterprise Release History.
Note
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is now available for OEMs building new devices, enterprise customers upgrading existing system through volume licensing. and evaluation.
- If you are an OEM, contact your authorized Windows IoT Distributor for assistance with Licensing.
- If you are an enterprise customer looking to upgrade fixed function devices through volume licensing, see Windows Desktop Operating System Volume Licensing Terms and Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC in Volume License for deployment guidance.
- To evaluate Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, download the 90-Day Evaluation.
- If you have a Visual Studio Subscription, and Windows IoT Enterprise is available with your subscription, you can download previous versions of Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC from Visual Studio Subscriptions - Downloads.
If your hardware comes with instructions on how to deploy Windows IoT Enterprise, follow those instructions. Otherwise, you can follow the labs provided in the Windows IoT Enterprise Manufacturing Guide.
You can choose to port over any of your existing Windows applications or feel free to reference any of our UWP app samples in GitHub.
If you're interested in pursuing your prototype, past the 90-day evaluation period, reach out to a Windows IoT distributor. Microsoft offers several Windows IoT products. Authorized distributors of Windows IoT products can help you choose the right product for your solution and help you build secure and connected Windows IoT solutions. If you would like to work with one of our distributors, select a distributor in your region and contact the distributor directly for more details.