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purchasing licenses for windows 11 iot enterprise ltsc 2024

Oskar Ekh 0 Reputation points
2026-05-05T12:31:18.5133333+00:00

I want to buy multiple windows 11 iot enterprise ltsc 2024 licenses for a large number of new computers. How should I proceed? I would like to get physical installation media such as CD or USB.

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  1. Harry Phan 18,840 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-05T12:55:00.34+00:00

    Hi Oskar,

    If you want to deploy Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 at scale, you cannot purchase it through retail channels. Microsoft only distributes IoT Enterprise through authorized distributors such as Arrow Electronics, Avnet, Advantech, Kontron, and Dell. The correct path is to contact one of these distributors in your region, specify the number of licenses you need, and request physical installation media (USB or DVD) as part of the order. IoT Enterprise LTSC is licensed per device, so the distributor will provide activation keys tied to your purchase along with the media. This ensures you remain compliant, get proper support, and have access to long-term servicing updates. For a large rollout, working directly with Arrow or Avnet is usually the most straightforward option.

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    Harry.

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    2026-05-05T12:31:35.6833333+00:00
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    For a large number of new computers, licensing and media for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 should be obtained through the appropriate commercial channels, depending on the device and ownership model.

    1. For new devices (recommended path)
      • Use OEM licensing. An OEM license is required for device makers that preinstall Windows IoT Enterprise on new devices for sale to an end customer.
      • Work with an OEM or system builder and have them preinstall Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 on the new hardware.
      • To proceed, contact an authorized Windows IoT distributor who can supply OEM licenses and media and help select the right edition and activation method (OA3.0, ePKEA, or PKEA). See the distributors list linked from the FAQ and Licensing pages.
    2. For upgrading existing devices in an organization
      If the computers already exist and need to be upgraded to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (fixed‑function/specialized devices):
      • Use Volume Licensing with Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC as an upgrade license via:
        • Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA)
        • Microsoft Product and Services Agreement (MPSA)
        • Select/Select Plus
      • Obtain installation media (ISO) and keys from the Volume Licensing Service Center or a Visual Studio subscription (if available in the subscription).
      • Activation is done via KMS or MAK. The volume deployment guide describes installing from ISO and activating with slmgr.
    3. Getting physical or offline installation media
      For IoT Enterprise LTSC specifically:
      • OEMs and Volume Licensing customers receive installation media or ISO through their respective channels (OEM distribution or Volume Licensing Service Center / Visual Studio Subscriptions).
      • That ISO can be used to create bootable USB or other physical media for deployment at scale.
      • For general Windows 11 (non‑IoT) scenarios, the public Media Creation Tool can create USB/DVD media, but IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 itself is distributed via OEM and Volume Licensing, not the public download page.
    4. How to proceed concretely
      • If these are new embedded/special‑purpose devices being built or purchased:
        1. Engage an authorized Windows IoT distributor to purchase OEM Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 licenses bundled with the devices.
        2. Request that the OEM or integrator provide preinstalled images and/or recovery media; they obtain the official media through OEM channels.
      • If these are existing organizational devices being repurposed as fixed‑function systems:
        1. Work with the organization’s Volume License Administrator to purchase Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 upgrade licenses via MCA/MPSA/Select Plus.
        2. Download the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (x64) installation media or ISO from the Volume Licensing Service Center or a qualifying Visual Studio subscription.
        3. Use that ISO to create USB installation media and deploy, then activate via KMS or MAK as described in the volume license deployment guide.

    Note: Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC is intended only for fixed‑function, specialized devices, not as a general‑purpose desktop OS.

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