10+ Year Product Availability
All IoT LTSC releases are supported for 10 years from general availability — ensuring your product line stays supported through its full lifespan.
Your IoT/Embedded Channel Partner & more
Windows Embedded & IoT Operating Systems
Microsoft's dedicated IoT operating system channel — purpose-built licensing with 10+ year lifecycles, OEM-ready deployment, and advanced device management for fixed-function devices across every industry.
Why the IoT Channel?
No Forced Feature Upgrades
LTSC releases receive quality and security updates only. The feature set is locked at release so your device image remains stable and certified.
Simple, Predictable Licensing
Flat per-device licensing through authorized IoT distributors — no subscription, no CALs, no Microsoft 365 dependency.
OEM-Ready Deployment
Pre-install on any fixed-function device. Supports WDS, MDT, Autopilot, and custom imaging workflows out of the box.
Advanced Lockdown & Kiosk
Unique IoT-only features: Unified Write Filter, Keyboard Filter, Removable Packages, Soft Real-Time, and Restricted User Experience (Kiosk).
Full Enterprise Security Stack
BitLocker, Credential Guard, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, Microsoft Defender, and App Control — enterprise-grade security designed for embedded devices.
Definition — What Qualifies as an Embedded Device?
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Primary dedicated function
The device must have a primary dedicated function and cannot be used as a general-purpose PC.
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Pre-installed operating system
The OS must be pre-installed by the OEM or system builder before sale.
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Not a general-purpose PC
The device is locked down or configured for a specific use case such as a kiosk, medical device, POS terminal, or industrial controller.
Product Lifecycle — IoT Enterprise Clients
Current and previous Windows IoT Enterprise and Windows Embedded client operating system releases with full lifecycle dates.
Available (EOL ≥ 2026) No longer available Today (2026)
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
Latest LTSC release. 10-year lifecycle, ARM64 + x64, Wi-Fi 7, USB 4.0, TPM 2.0. EOL: June 2034.
Details →Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (GAC)
General Availability Channel with rolling 36-month updates. ARM64 + x64. Suited for shorter product refresh cycles.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Includes IoT-exclusive Removable Packages and Soft Real-Time. EOL: January 2032.
Details →Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019
Based on Windows 10 version 1809. Extended support until January 2029.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016
Based on Windows 10 version 1607. Extended support until October 2026.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC
Semi-Annual Channel. EOL October 2023. No longer available for new deployments.
Server & SQL IoT
Windows Server IoT and SQL Server IoT — enterprise-grade server operating systems and database engines licensed for fixed-function appliances, edge gateways, and industrial servers.
Available (EOL ≥ 2026) No longer available Today (2026)
Server & SQL IoT Products
Windows Server IoT 2025
Latest IoT server platform for gateways and edge appliances. Extended support until October 2034.
Details →Windows Server IoT 2022
Stable long-term platform. Extended support until December 2031.
Details →Windows Server IoT 2019
Proven server platform. Extended support until January 2029.
Details →SQL Server IoT 2022 / 2019
Database engine for IoT edge deployments. Support lifecycle mirrors the server versions.
Details →For Embedded Systems (FES)
Standard Windows editions (Windows 7, Windows 8.1) licensed for embedded use. FES licenses allow standard desktop Windows to be deployed as a fixed-function embedded OS. Note: all FES products are end-of-life or nearing end-of-life — contact us for migration planning.
Windows for Embedded Systems (FES) Products
Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro (FES)
Standard Windows 8.1 Pro licensed for embedded deployment. EOL: 2028.
Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems
Full Windows 7 Pro for dedicated devices. EOL: September 2024.
Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems
Full Windows 7 Ultimate for embedded use. EOL: September 2024.
Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems
Legacy embedded license for Windows XP Pro. EOL: December 2016.
Windows Embedded Compact & CE
Real-time capable, component-based operating systems for resource-constrained embedded devices. All Compact and CE versions are end-of-life. Contact us for migration pathways.
Legacy Windows Embedded Products
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro
Industry-hardened variant with lockdown features for medical and ATM devices.
Details →Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Retail
Retail licensing option for Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro.
Details →Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Component-based Windows 8 image builder for slim deployments.
Details →Windows Embedded Standard 7 / POSReady 7
Component-based Windows 7 platforms. Extended support ended 2020–2021.
Details →Windows Embedded Compact 2013 / 7 / CE 6.0 / CE 5.0
Real-time capable compact OS for resource-constrained devices. Compact 2013 EOL May 2028.