# Windows device management: An edition-wise feature comparison list

Microsoft offers various editions for Windows operating system, specifically tailored to meet different business use cases. Some editions of Windows are distributed on devices directly from a device manufacturer, while the other editions such as Enterprise and Education are made available only through volume licensing channels.

Here’s the complete list of Windows device management features in Hexnode UEM along with the Windows 10/11 editions they support.

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Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Restrictions
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### Allow Device Functionality

RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationCameraWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Cortana voice assistantWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Use Cortana if device is lockedWindows 10✗✓✓✓Use storage card and USB drivesWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓TelemetryWindows 10✗✓✓✓Location servicesWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Change languageWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can enable/disable WorkspaceWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can change AutoPlay settingsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Allow App Settings

RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationSync SettingsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Allow SignIn OptionsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Allow News and InterestsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Allow Network Settings

RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWi-FiWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓BluetoothWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Discover device over BluetoothWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can turn VPN on/offWindows 10✗✓✓✓Connect to VPN if on mobile networkWindows 10✗✓✓✓Connect to VPN if roamingWindows 10✗✓✓✓Cellular data roamingWindows 10✗✓✓✓### Allow Security and Privacy Settings

RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationManual MDM administration removalWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Show toast notification on lock screenWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Account Settings

RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationOneDrive file syncWindows 10✗✓✓✓Advanced Restrictions
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### Allow Device Functionality

Advanced RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationUsers can reset the deviceWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can change date and timeWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can change power and sleep settingsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Allow Embedded ModeWindows 10✗✓✓✓Allow RegionWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Allow App Settings

Advanced RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationUnlock developer optionsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Search can use user locationWindows 10✗✓✓✓### Allow Network Settings

Advanced RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationInternet SharingWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Connect to Wi-Fi Sense automaticallyWindows 10✗✓✓✓Connect to external Wi-Fi networks manuallyWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Wi-Fi DirectWindows 10✗✓✓✓### Allow Security and Privacy Settings

Advanced RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationInstall provisioning packageWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Mandate signed certificate for provisioning packageWindows 10✗✓✓✓Remove provisioning packageWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Receive advertisements over BluetoothWindows 10✗✓✓✓Pair with other devices automaticallyWindows 10✗✓✓✓Users can download Windows beta updatesWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Windows AI

RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationAI Data AnalysisWindows 11 (v24H2+)✗✓✓✓### Customize Start Menu

Advanced RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationDocuments folderWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Downloads folderWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓File ExplorerWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Home groupWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Music folderWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓NetworksWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Personal folderWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Pictures folderWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓SettingsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Videos folderWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Account Settings

RestrictionSupported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationBlock Microsoft accountsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can change account settingsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can add non-Microsoft accountsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Users can connect using Microsoft accountsWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Network
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### Wi-Fi

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### VPN

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Accounts
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### Email

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Exchange ActiveSync

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓App Management
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### Required Apps

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Application Compliance

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Blocklist/Allowlist

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Threat Management
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### Microsoft Defender

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Security
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### BitLocker

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### SCEP

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Hexnode Access

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10 v1803+/11✗✓✓✓### Media Management

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Configurations
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### Scripts

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10 v1703+/11✗✓✓✓### Wallpaper

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10 v1803+/11✗✓✓✓### Screensaver

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Deploy Custom Configuration

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Power

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Browser Settings

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Patches and Updates
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### Windows Update Preferences

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### WSUS Specific Settings

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Windows Update Experience

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### App Updates

Supported OSHomeProEnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Troubleshooting
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### Unattended Remote Access

Supported OSHomePro (v1709+)EnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓Windows Kiosk Lockdown
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### Single App

Supported OSHomePro (v1709+)EnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Multi App

Supported OSHomePro (v1709+)EnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓### Website Kiosk

Supported OSHomePro (v1803+)EnterpriseEducationWindows 10/11✗✓✓✓