Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Upgrade Guide
Licensing
This part covers the FAQs related to license requirements for upgrading to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024.
- Do I need a license to upgrade?
- For devices ordered with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 operating system, you need a PKEA license for upgrading to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. For more information, see—Upgrade with a Product Key Entry Activation (PKEA) license.
- For OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client devices that are ordered with the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 upgradable to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system option activate automatically when upgraded to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. A separate license key is not required because the device contains an embedded Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 license. For more information, see—Automatic activation during upgrade.
- Is there any offer where I can upgrade to Windows 11 without buying a PKEA license? Yes, OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client devices that are ordered with the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 upgradable to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system option activate automatically when upgraded to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. A separate license key is not required because the device contains an embedded Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 license. For information related to OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client, see OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client product page.
- From where can I get PKEA license to upgrade?Devices that are ordered with the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 operating system require the purchase of an upgrade solution containing the PKEA license from the Windows IoT Enterprise webpage.
- Is the PKEA license dependent on the type of hardware I
use?Dell offers a range of enterprise upgrade
solutions that are tailored to your device and processor type. You can access these
solutions on the Windows IoT
Enterprise webpage. The available enterprise upgrade solutions are as follows:
- The Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Entry upgrade solution is for devices with lower computing capabilities: Intel Celeron or Pentium processors. Compatible models include OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client, OptiPlex All-in-One 7410, and Latitude 3440. See Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Entry upgrade solution.
- The Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Value upgrade solution is for devices with Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, or Intel Core Ultra 5 processors. Compatible models include OptiPlex Micro 7010 and 7020, Latitude 3440, Latitude 5440, and Latitude 5450. See Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Value upgrade solution.
- The Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 High End upgrade solution is for devices with higher computing capabilities, such as the OptiPlex Micro 7020 with an Intel Core i7 processor. See Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 High End upgrade solution.
- In what form will I receive my PKEA license key and how do I use
it?You must purchase an enterprise upgrade
solution to acquire a PKEA. The PKEA license is delivered in a physical package containing
the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise upgrade kit. The upgrade kit includes:
- Activation key on a physical scratch card for a single device only.
- The physical scratch card has the 5x5 license key.
- The 5x5 license key is covered with a silver scratch-off layer for theft protection.
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