Windows 10 activation

All Windows IoT Enterprise operating systems must be prepared for activation. Every Beckhoff IPC with a preinstalled Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is already activated ex-factory. The devices are connected to the Microsoft activation verification server via an internet during the deployment process. After a successful activation a connection to the internet is no longer necessary.

You can look up the activation state of the device in the Windows computer description (see fig. 6).

The Windows 10 activation can take three different states:

• Activated: The device had contact with the Microsoft activation verification server via an internet connection and was automatically activated. The system is fully functional.
• Deferred activation: The device is not connected to the internet. It will remain in a deferred activation state. The System is fully functional.
• Not activated: The device had contact with the Microsoft activation verification server via an internet connection and the activation failed. Get in contact with the Beckhoff service department (service@beckhoff.com). The functionality of the system is limited, and a watermark will appear.

After the device has been activated it remains activated. Only a significant system change (e.g. a replacement of the motherboard) requires a new system activation.