Setting up Kiosk Mode on your Microsoft 9 Pro device can be a great way to limit access to specific apps and features, making it perfect for public use or shared devices. Kiosk Mode allows you to create a customized and restricted environment, ensuring that users can only access the apps and features that you want them to.
In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up Kiosk Mode on your Microsoft 9 Pro device, so you can easily configure it according to your requirements.
Step 1: Enable Assigned Access
The first step is to enable Assigned Access, which is the feature that allows you to set up Kiosk Mode on your device. Follow these steps to enable Assigned Access:
- Go to the Start menu and click on the gear icon to open the Settings app.
- In the Settings app, click on "Accounts" and then select "Family & other users" from the left-hand side menu.
- Under the "Other users" section, click on "Set up assigned access".
- Click on "Choose an account" and select the user account that you want to use for Kiosk Mode.
- Next, click on the "Choose an app" button and select the app that you want to run in Kiosk Mode. You can choose from the apps listed or click on "Get more apps" to browse and install additional apps.
- After selecting the app, click on the "Choose a kiosk mode" button and select the desired mode. You can choose from "Digital Signage", "Public Browser", or "Interactive Kiosk".
- Finally, click on the "Set up" button to complete the process.
Step 2: Customize Kiosk Mode
Once you have enabled Assigned Access and selected the desired app and kiosk mode, you can further customize the Kiosk Mode settings to suit your needs. Here's how:
- Go to the Start menu and click on the gear icon to open the Settings app.
- In the Settings app, click on "Accounts" and then select "Family & other users" from the left-hand side menu.
- Under the "Other users" section, click on the user account that you set up for Kiosk Mode.
- Click on the "Manage kiosk mode" button.
- In the Kiosk Mode settings, you can customize various options such as allowed apps, web browsing restrictions, time limits, and more.
- Make the desired changes to the settings according to your requirements.
- Once you have finished customizing the settings, click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.
Step 3: Exiting Kiosk Mode
If you want to exit Kiosk Mode and return to the normal user interface, you can do so by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key + Ctrl + Alt + Delete simultaneously on your keyboard.
- Click on "Sign out" to exit the current user account.
- Sign in using your regular user account to access the normal user interface.
That's it! You have successfully set up Kiosk Mode on your Microsoft 9 Pro device. Now you can enjoy the benefits of a restricted and customized environment, perfect for public use or shared devices.
References
| Number | Source |
|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Support: Set up assigned access in Windows 10 |
| 2 | Microsoft Support: Manage assigned access in Windows 10 |