You can convert any Windows PC into a simple full-screen kiosk that automatically launches a website on startup — perfect for digital signage, dashboards, or meeting room displays.

Step 1: Install Google Chrome

If Chrome isn’t already installed, download it from Google and complete the installation.

Step 2: Create a Chrome Kiosk Shortcut

Right-click your desktop and choose New → Shortcut, then paste the following line (adjusting the site URL):

"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk --incognito https://example.com

Click Next, give it a name (e.g., “Kiosk”), and click Finish.

When you double-click the shortcut, Chrome will launch in full-screen kiosk mode with no address bar or controls.

To exit, press Alt + F4.

Step 3: Launch Kiosk Automatically on Startup

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type shell:startup and press Enter. This opens your user’s Startup folder.
3. Move your new Kiosk shortcut into this folder.

Now, every time Windows starts or reboots, Chrome will launch automatically in kiosk mode and open your chosen site.

Step 4: Test It

Reboot the PC to confirm it boots directly into your kiosk website.

You should see Chrome launch full screen immediately after login.

Notes and Recommendations

• This is a basic setup, ideal for quick prototypes, dashboards, or internal displays.
• For a true secure kiosk, additional steps are required:
• Disable keyboard shortcuts and system hotkeys.
• Restrict USB ports and access to Task Manager.
• Use a limited user account.
• Configure automatic login.
• Lock down access to the desktop or system dialogs.

For production kiosks, consider Windows’ built-in Assigned Access mode or third-party kiosk management software.

Example Use Cases:

• Digital signage or marketing displays
• Meeting room schedules or dashboards
• Retail or event information terminals

With this quick setup, you can have a functioning kiosk in under a minute.

Alternate Instructions for Microsoft Edge

Create a new shortcut on the desktop and point it to msedge.exe.

Add these commands after it:

--kiosk --edge-kiosk-type=fullscreen --inprivate --no-first-run https://example.com

Open the shortcut and Edge launches directly into your site full screen.

To make it automatic, press Win+R, type shell:startup, and move the shortcut there.

Now every reboot goes straight into your kiosk site.

Updated on: 08/10/2025