Microsoft releases Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 with lower system requirements and optional TPM
The hardware requirements for Windows 11 have been controversial from day one, and the release of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 sees Microsoft easing up on things slightly.
The latest version of the Long-Term Servicing Channel edition of Windows 11 is notable for various reasons, not least of which is the lowering of system requirements. Interestingly, the includes making both Secure Boot and TPM optional; the minimum system requirements also indicate that the operating system can be installed on devices with as little as 2GB of RAM.
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What is notable about Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is that, like other LTSC releases, it is supported by Microsoft for a full decade. The company says that this edition of the operating system is "designed for specialty devices and use cases where functionality and features remain constant for the life of the device".
It goes on to say:
Examples are devices that require regulatory certification or devices that perform a critical business function using the same operating system version over several years. These devices are typically found in industries including, but not limited to, banking, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and retail.
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 will also be of interest to system builders and modders; it is not really meant for installation on standard desktops and laptops.
A full list of everything that is new in this LTSC version of Windows 11 can be found here.
The system requirements for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 are as follows:
| Component | PREFERRED Minimum Requirements | OPTIONAL Minimum Requirements |
| Processor | 1 GHz, 2 Cores | 1 GHz, 2 Cores |
| System Memory | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage Size | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | Solid‑State Drive (SSD) | Solid‑State Drive (SSD) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Hybrid Hard Drive (SSHD) Flash (eMMC, SD, USB) |
| System Firmware | UEFI | BIOS |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | Optional |
| Secure Boot | Enabled | Optional |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 10 / None |
| Display | 9" diagonal 720p HD | Custom Size / Optional |
If you want to grab your copy to have a play with, you can download Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 here.
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