Access to this page requires authorization. You can try signing in or changing directories . Access to this page requires authorization. You can try changing directories . Applies to: ✅ Windows 11, ✅ Windows 10 ✅ Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 ✅ Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC is now available as an upgrade license for fixed-function, specialized devices through Volume Licensing programs including: Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA) Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) For more information, see Windows Desktop Operating System Program Terms Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC is intended for use for fixed-function specialized devices only and cannot be used as a replacement of Windows desktop for general purpose computing. Volume activation provides two ways to complete volume activations. You can use either key types to activate systems in their organization: Key Management Service (KMS) allows organizations to activate systems within their own network. Multiple Activation Key (MAK) activates systems on a one-time basis, using Microsoft hosted activation services. For more information, see Plan for Volume Activation . To deploy Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC with volume activation, you need the following assets from your Volume License Administrator , typically associated with the procurement process. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (x64) installation media or ISO Multiple Activation Key (MAK) if you are not using an on-prem Key Management Service (KMS) Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 (x64) installation media or ISO Multiple Activation Key (MAK) if you are not using an on-prem Key Management Service (KMS) Getting Started In this section, you install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 and prepare for activation using either KMS or MAK. Install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Using the media for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 acquired through your Volume license Service Center or Visual Studio Subscription. Install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Using the media for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 acquired through your Volume license Service Center or Visual Studio Subscription. Start PowerShell with Administrator privileges. You use this instance of PowerShell to verify the target operating system meets requirements then perform the transformation. Select Start Type PowerShell Right-click Windows PowerShell Select Run as administrator Start PowerShell with Administrator privileges. You use this instance of PowerShell to verify the target operating system meets requirements then perform the transformation. Type PowerShell Right-click Windows PowerShell Select Run as administrator Install a product key By default Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is configured to automatically activation using an on-premises key management service (KMS). You don't need to install a product key if you plan to keep the device in an environment where it can reach the KMS server regularly. Skip the following step if you don't intend to use MAK activation. Multiple Activation Key (MAK) In this step you use the command line utility slmgr.vbs /ipk to install a Multiple Activation Key that you acquired through the Volume License Service Center. slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Where XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX is your Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Install a product key By default Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is configured to automatically activation using an on-premises key management service (KMS). You don't need to install a product key if you plan to keep the device in an environment where it can reach the KMS server regularly. Skip the following step if you don't intend to use MAK activation. Multiple Activation Key (MAK) In this step you use the command line utility slmgr.vbs /ipk to install a Multiple Activation Key that you acquired through the Volume License Service Center. slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Where XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX is your Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Multiple Activation Key (MAK) In this step you use the command line utility slmgr.vbs /ipk to install a Multiple Activation Key that you acquired through the Volume License Service Center. Where XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX is your Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Check activation status slmgr /dli If not activated, requestion activation slmgr /ato Check activation status If not activated, requestion activation slmgr /ato If not activated, requestion activation Confirm activation expiry Run the following command at the PowerShell command prompt to verify the expiry of your volume license activation. slmgr /xpr If you're using MAK activation, a message indicating that the machine is permanently activated appears. If you're using KMS client activation, a message appears with a date that your current volume activation expires. Your device attempts to sync with the on-premises Key Management Service and renew its activation periodically. Confirm activation expiry Run the following command at the PowerShell command prompt to verify the expiry of your volume license activation. If you're using MAK activation, a message indicating that the machine is permanently activated appears. If you're using KMS client activation, a message appears with a date that your current volume activation expires. Your device attempts to sync with the on-premises Key Management Service and renew its activation periodically. In this section, you install Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 then transform it into Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 using a 5-by-5 volume activation key associated with the activation model that best suits your needs. Install Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Using the media for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 acquired through your Volume License Service Center or Visual Studio Subscription. Install Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Using the media for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 acquired through your Volume License Service Center or Visual Studio Subscription. Install Latest Cumulative Updates The activation keys for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 require the installation of 2023-05 Cumulative update (10.0.19044.2905) or a more recent successor. Select Start Select Settings Select Windows Update Select Check for Updates Install all available updates Alternatively, you can install the update and its prerequisites manually using the 2023-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 or a more recent successor. For more information about this update, see KB5026361 . Install Latest Cumulative Updates The activation keys for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 require the installation of 2023-05 Cumulative update (10.0.19044.2905) or a more recent successor. Select Settings Select Windows Update

Select Check for Updates Install all available updates Alternatively, you can install the update and its prerequisites manually using the 2023-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 or a more recent successor. For more information about this update, see KB5026361 . Start PowerShell with Administrator privileges. You use this instance of PowerShell to verify the target operating system meets requirements then perform the transformation. Select Start Type PowerShell Right-click Windows PowerShell Select Run as administrator Start PowerShell with Administrator privileges. You use this instance of PowerShell to verify the target operating system meets requirements then perform the transformation. Type PowerShell Right-click Windows PowerShell Select Run as administrator Verify the Windows version and edition Run the following command from the PowerShell prompt to retrieve the version and edition information. Dism /Online /Get-CurrentEdition The following properties are required to continue to the next step: ImageVersion : 10.0.19044.2905 or later Current Edition : EnterpriseS Verify the Windows version and edition Run the following command from the PowerShell prompt to retrieve the version and edition information. The following properties are required to continue to the next step: ImageVersion : 10.0.19044.2905 or later Current Edition : EnterpriseS Install a product key In this step you use the command line utility slmgr.vbs /ipk to install a product key associated with your desired activation model. KMS Client Install the Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) for Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC if you plan to activate using an on-premises key management service. GVLK: KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT slmgr /ipk KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Install the Multiple Activation Key that you acquired through the Volume License Service Center. slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Where XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX is your Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Install a product key In this step you use the command line utility slmgr.vbs /ipk to install a product key associated with your desired activation model. KMS Client Install the Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) for Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC if you plan to activate using an on-premises key management service. GVLK: KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT slmgr /ipk KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT KMS Client Install the Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) for Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC if you plan to activate using an on-premises key management service. GVLK: KBN8V-HFGQ4-MGXVD-347P6-PDQGT Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Install the Multiple Activation Key that you acquired through the Volume License Service Center. slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Where XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX is your Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Install the Multiple Activation Key that you acquired through the Volume License Service Center. Where XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX is your Multiple Activation Key (MAK) Verify transformation Upon successfully installing the product key associated with your volume license activation model, the operating system edition changes to IoTEnterpriseS . Run the following command at the PowerShell prompt to confirm. Dism /Online /Get-CurrentEdition You should now see the same ImageVersion but the Current Edition changed to IoTEnterpriseS as follows: ImageVersion : 10.0.19044.2905 or later Current Edition : IoTEnterpriseS Verify transformation Upon successfully installing the product key associated with your volume license activation model, the operating system edition changes to IoTEnterpriseS . Run the following command at the PowerShell prompt to confirm. You should now see the same ImageVersion but the Current Edition changed to IoTEnterpriseS as follows: ImageVersion : 10.0.19044.2905 or later Current Edition : IoTEnterpriseS Check activation status slmgr /dli If not activated, requestion activation slmgr /ato Check activation status If not activated, requestion activation slmgr /ato If not activated, requestion activation Confirm activation expiry Run the following command at the PowerShell command prompt to verify the expiry of your volume license activation. slmgr /xpr If you're using MAK activation, a message indicating that the machine is permanently activated appears. If you're using KMS client activation, a message appears with a date that your current volume activation expires. Your device attempts to sync with the on-premises Key Management Service and renew its activation periodically. Confirm activation expiry Run the following command at the PowerShell command prompt to verify the expiry of your volume license activation. If you're using MAK activation, a message indicating that the machine is permanently activated appears. If you're using KMS client activation, a message appears with a date that your current volume activation expires. Your device attempts to sync with the on-premises Key Management Service and renew its activation periodically. Related articles Plan for Volume Activation Volume Activation for Windows 10 Monitor Activation Count Slmgr.vbs Command Line Activation Utility Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) KMS client activation and product keys Using Edition Configuration and Product ID Files during Windows Installation Licensing & Procurement For organizations purchasing IoT Enterprise LTSC through a via volume license agreement, consult your Volume License Administrator for assistance. The software download and volume license keys are found in the Downloads and Keys section of Volume Licensing Service Center or Microsoft 365 admin center. Volume License Service Center (VLSC) - Downloads FAQ Volume License Service Center (VLSC) - Product Keys FAQ Microsoft 365 admin center - Volume License Product Keys FAQ Microsoft 365 admin center - Downloads FAQ Additional resources Last updated on 2026-02-26