Microsoft releases Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 with lower system requirements and optional TPM

Windows 11’s hardware requirements have been controversial from the start, and the release of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 means Microsoft has eased things up a bit.

The latest version of the Long-Term Servicing Channel edition of Windows 11 is noteworthy for a variety of reasons, including lowering system requirements. Interestingly, this includes optional Secure Boot and TPM; The minimum system requirements also indicate that the operating system can be installed on devices with as little as 2 GB of RAM.

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What’s 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 this edition of the operating system is “intended for specialized devices and use cases where functionality and features remain consistent throughout the life of the device.”

It goes on to say:

Examples include devices requiring regulatory certification or devices performing business-critical functions using the same version of the operating system for several years. These devices are typically found in industries including banking, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail, among others.

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 will also be of interest to system developers and modders; it is not really intended to be installed on standard desktops and laptops.

You can find a complete list of everything new in the LTSC version of Windows 11 here.

The system requirements for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 are as follows:

If you want to download your copy and play around, you can download Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 here.

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