Windows 11 SE cannot be reinstalled if removed without being sold separately

On November 10, 2021, Microsoft announced 'Windows 11 SE ', which is Windows 11 optimized for educational purposes, but this Windows 11 SE is not sold separately, it is an installed PC It became clear that it is a specification that can not be reinstalled if it is deleted from.

Windows 11 SE EDU FAQ
(PDF file) https://edudownloads.azureedge.net/msdownloads/FAQ_Windows_11_SE_EDU_V04.pdf

Windows 11 SE won't be sold separately, can't be reinstalled once removed | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/11/windows-11-se-wont-be-sold-separately-cant-be-reinstalled-once-removed/

Windows 11 SE announced by Microsoft is an OS that optimizes performance for educational purposes. At the same time, Microsoft is announcing the Surface Laptop SE as a student PC with Windows 11 SE installed.

Microsoft announces 'Windows 11 SE' and 'Surface Laptop SE', optimized for educational purposes from kindergarten to high school --GIGAZINE

Chromebooks equipped with Chrome OS, a unique OS for low-end terminals developed by Google, are widely used in educational settings in the United States. To counter this, Microsoft has released Windows 11 SE as an operating system for educational settings. By default, Windows 11 SE saves all files, including user profile information, to the student's OneDrive account for better performance on low-end devices, 'distracting the student. It is an OS that can provide a 'no' learning environment. Windows 11 SE has removed some of the standard features of Windows 11, allowing IT administrators to control apps and browser extensions that can be installed on devices via Microsoft Intune.

If you're an IT administrator at a school that already has multiple PCs, you might wonder if you could buy and install Windows 11 SE for your existing hardware, but it's clear that this isn't possible. It has become. According to a FAQ published by Microsoft, the only way to get Windows 11 SE is to 'buy a device with Windows 11 SE installed'. Also, even if you create an optical disc image (ISO) for Windows 11 SE, it cannot be reinstalled.

Ars Technica said, 'This is similar to how Microsoft licenses ARM versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. ARM versions of Windows are available on new hardware purchased from PC makers, but licensed by individuals and organizations. You cannot purchase and install the ARM version of Windows on your own ARM hardware. '