How to Update Kiosk Apps in Windows 11 Easily

This guide explains how to swap the app running on your Windows 11 kiosk device. We recently showed you how to set up a kiosk system with Windows 11.

Why do this? Sometimes you need to change the purpose of a public-facing computer. Updating the kiosk app ensures your device stays useful for its intended task.

What happens when done? The next time the kiosk account logs in, the new app you selected will launch automatically instead of the old one.

Windows allows you to lock a computer so it only runs one app. This is called Kiosk Mode. Because you can only have one app active at a time, you must visit the Windows Settings app to switch it. If you haven’t set up a kiosk yet, check out this guide: How to set up a kiosk in Windows 11.

To leave Kiosk Mode at any time, press CTRL + ALT + DELETE on your keyboard.

How to change your kiosk app

Note: You must have administrator privileges to perform these steps.

You can manage these settings through the main Windows Settings app. You can open this by pressing the Windows key + I or by clicking Start > Settings.

Once the Settings window is open, click on Accounts > Family & other users to see your options.

Look for the section labeled Set up a kiosk. Click the Active tile to open the settings menu.

You will see the app currently being used for the kiosk. Click on it to expand the details.

Click the Change kiosk app button.

Choose your new app from the list and click Next.

Finish the prompts to save your changes. You can then close the Settings window.

Summary

Windows 11 makes it simple to manage public computers using Kiosk Mode. By navigating to the Set up a kiosk section in your account settings, you can easily swap the active app. Remember that you can only run one app at a time, and you must have administrator access to make these changes.