How to Perform an Operating System Reinstall of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021

Summary: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 may be reinstalled using a USB drive that is supplied by Dell support.

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Instructions

Affected Platforms:

  • OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client
  • OptiPlex All-in-One 7410
  • OptiPlex All-in-One 7420
  • OptiPlex Micro 7010
  • OptiPlex Micro 7020
  • Latitude 3440
  • Latitude 5440
  • Latitude 5450

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021

Reinstalling the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 Operating System

To reinstall the operating system:

  1. Connect the thin client to a power source.
  2. Connect the USB drive that is supplied by Dell support to the thin client.

Connect power source and USB Drive
Figure 1: Connect to power source and connect the USB drive

  1. Power on the device and then tap the F12 key.
  2. Select USB Storage Device from the Boot Menu.

Power on Device, Tap F12, Select USB Storage Device
Figure 2: Power on the device and tap F12 key and select USB Storage Device

  1. Select the operating system image.

Select operating system image
Figure 3: (English Only) Select the operating system image

Note: After the installation is complete, the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 operating system boots. Ensure to remove the USB drive before booting.
 

Affected Products

Latitude 3440, Latitude 5440, Latitude 5450, OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client, OptiPlex Micro 7010, OptiPlex Micro 7020, OptiPlex All-In-One 7410, OptiPlex All-in-One 7420
Article Properties
Article Number: 000198584
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 14 Apr 2025
Version:  15
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