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Microsoft E3 and shared computer activation for Windows Enterprise
Hi Jennie_Maier
I have a customer who is licensed per user with the Microsoft 365 E3. Is the customer able to install Windows Enterprise on shared kiosk machines in addition to Apps for Enterprise?
Unfortunately, this is not allowed since device licenses are assigned to an individual device and any user may use Windows 11 on that device. Windows 11 only supports the use of a single app in Kiosk Mode. Windows 11 Specs and System Requirements | Microsoft
Your kiosk users must sign in on the physical device that is set up as a kiosk. Set up a single-app kiosk on Windows - Configure Windows | Microsoft Learn
I was able to quickly find documentation by doing a keyword search. Partners can log into Partner Center to find Microsoft Learn documentation.
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I want to make sure I understand what you are saying as the Microsoft E3 licenses are user based versus device-based. In a CSP licensing agreement, the Apps for Enterprise component of the MS E3 can use shared computer activation (SCA) benefit which allows the Apps to be installed on any shared device(s) that are accessed by the user assigned a MS E3 license. I think you are saying that the Window Enterprise (Windows E3) component of the MS E3, cannot be installed on the shared computers. Am I summarizing that correctly?
Microsoft's documentation is what I've provided.
If you're questioning that or have documentation that contradicts the information in Microsoft links in my reply above, please provide that documentation to support your dispute.
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LicensingConcierge1 Here is a link to the shared computer activation that is included in the MS E3 license. This pertains to the Office Apps, but my question is if the same rights are included with the windows enterprise operating system?
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/overview-shared-computer-activation
Thank you for providing the link and clarifying your question. Now that I have a better understanding, please review the following:
"Is the customer able to install Windows Enterprise on shared kiosk machines in addition to Apps for Enterprise? "
- Windows Enterprise E3 requires an enterprise user subscription license such as M365.
- Likewise, to use shared computer activation, you need to have a user subscription plan that includes M365 Apps for enterprise. For example, O365/M365 E3 or M365 E5. Note that Office 365 is now Microsoft 365.
Therefore, I don't see why a shared kiosk/shared computer would not be included as long as you have the required user subscription & you've met all of the requirements in the links below.
Per the information in the previous link, you should note that Windows 11 only supports the use of a single app in Kiosk Mode.
"Also, I believe that with the recent changes, there is no longer a requirement to have a qualified OS as part of this. "
Please review the information in the following link & you'll find that there are OS requirements.
Deploy Windows Enterprise licenses - Windows Deployment | Microsoft Learn
Hope this helps!
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