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Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 Installation Guide

After booting from the USB or other bootable media, simply follow the on-screen Windows Setup instructions outlined in this guide to complete the installation step by step.

Step 1: Select Language and Preferences

Choose your language, time format, and keyboard layout before starting installation.

Step 2: Start Installation

Click “Install now” to begin the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise setup.

Step 3: Enter Product Key

Input your product key or skip if you plan to activate later.

Step 4: Choose Edition

Select “Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC” from the list of available editions if you have an IoT license key.

Step 5: Accept License Terms

Review and accept Microsoft’s software license agreement.

Step 6: Choose Installation Type

Pick “Custom: Install Windows only” for a fresh installation.

Step 7: Choose Drive Partition

Select or format the drive where Windows will be installed.

Step 8: Windows Installation Begins

Windows copies files and installs system components automatically.

Step 9: Restart to Continue

System reboots to finalize the installation process.

Step 10: Getting Ready

Windows prepares device settings before initial configuration.

Step 11: Select Region

Choose your geographical region to configure localization.

Step 12: Choose Keyboard Layout

Confirm your primary keyboard input method (e.g., US layout).

Step 13: Add Second Keyboard (Optional)

Add or skip additional keyboard layouts.

Step 14: Create a Local Account

Set a username for the device’s main local user.

Step 15: Set a Password

Protect your account with a secure password.

Step 16: Confirm Password

Re-enter the password to verify correctness.

Step 17: Set Security Questions

Choose and answer security questions for password recovery.

Step 18: Choose Privacy Settings

Enable or disable privacy options like location and diagnostics.

Step 19: Welcome Screen (Hi)

Windows welcomes you with a brief startup message.

Step 20: Finalizing Setup

Settings are finalized before the desktop is loaded.