Windows 10: Windows 10 & 11 Kiosk mode still tries to run UWP apps

When I setup Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro machine in kiosk mode it still tries to run garbage apps like Your Phone, OneDrive Updater, etc... I get a popup that says restrictions don't allow this app to run. I have to disable Kiosk mode, log back in as that user, disable all that junk again, and then setup Kiosk mode again. It's VERY annoying. Does anyone have a solution to Windows not trying to run unwanted apps when in Kiosk mode? Windows knows it's only supposed to run Edge and clearly sets up policies to prevent other apps from running, but you'd think the folks at Redmond would know this

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Windows 10 - 1803 - Kiosk mode - UWP application

I'm currently facing an issue with dev of kiosk mode application in windows 10.

After sleep, the application crash.



Our current setup :

-Windows 10 – 1803, last update

-Hardware : replicable on any devices

-User in kiosk mode with Set-AssginedAccess without password

-Sleep mode on button pressed.



Example with very simple project ( without any code behind ) :

• User logged with kiosk app
• Press button to turn sleep mode on
• Press again button to turn sleep mode off
• Kiosk application crash and restart, with blue screen in between.

 

Kiosk Mode in Windows 10.

We would just like to clarify some information.

• How many apps do you plan on running on the said mode?

This maybe an option that suits your purpose. Kindly follow the steps provided in this
link.

For more information, you might want to check this article out about:
Configure kiosk and shared devices running Windows desktop editions.

Regards.

 

Windows 10 kiosk mode: screen locks after login

Hi Matthias,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues while using Kiosk Mode on Windows 10.



Since you are being logged out of Kiosk Mode after every login, I suggest you to refer the article

Troubleshoot kiosk mode issues.



Also, you can try removing and creating the Kiosk account again, follow the steps mentioned below to remove the Kiosk account:

1. Go to Settings >
   Accounts > Family & other people.
   
2. Under Setup a kiosk option click on
   Assigned access.
   
3. Now under Kiosk info click on the
   account name and click on Remove kiosk.
   
4. Now click on Remove.
   

Once the account is removed, refer the article to
Set up a single-app kiosk.



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator