Enable only allows running a single application on Windows 8

On Windows 8, Microsoft has added a new feature called Assigned Access (aka Kiosk Mode). This feature is used to allow the Admin to restrict a user account to only use a single application. This feature is like a Kiosk and does not affect any security issues on Windows.

Note:

The Assigned Access feature is only available on Windows 8 Professional and Enterprise versions.

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1. What is Assigned Access?

Assigned Access limits users to only one application. Users cannot access other applications on their computers. Basically, Assigned Access works like a Kiosk.

Also this feature is not used frequently on Desktop applications, the reason is because Desktop applications require a high level of Admin permissions. In addition, you cannot access any modern applications to edit files and install applications.

2. Create a new account

Before enabling Assigned Access, you must have a standard user account. If not, you can refer to the steps below to create a new account.

To create a new account on Windows 8, first press Windows + C key combination, then select Settings => Change PC Settings to open the PC Settings window.

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On the PC Settings window, click the Accounts => Other Accounts tab and click Add an account.

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The account you need to activate the Assigned Access feature is a Local account, so click the Sign in link without a Microsoft account.

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Next, complete the information in the Add a user window and then click Next to complete the process of creating a new user account.

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Log out of your current account, then log back in with the account you just created so Windows can configure your account on all applications and personal Desktops.

3. Enable Assigned Access on Windows 8

To enable Assigned Access on Windows 8 requires you to have Admin rights.

Log in to your Admin account again, open the PC settings and navigate to the Accounts tab. Here you click the Other Accounts tab, then click the Set up an account for assigned access link .

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On the next window, click Choose an account then select the user account you just created.

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Next click on Choose an app and then select the application you want to limit users.

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From now on users can only access the applications they have selected.

Refer to some of the following articles:

1. How to use Password Reset Disk to reset Windows password?

1. Some tips to help your Windows 8 computer boot faster

1. 23 useful tips for Windows 8.1 users to know

Good luck!