is it possible to use AWS to run a regular windows 10 machine?

Question:

I want a Windows 10 x64 Professional hosted on AWS, is that possible? And if so, how might one go about it?

To expound.
I just want a real windows 10 environment hosted remotely with static IP address so i can use it like a personal computer + server for some dev stuffs.

Answer:

This is likely what you are looking for:

https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/

Amazon WorkSpaces is a managed, secure cloud desktop service. You can
use Amazon WorkSpaces to provision either Windows or Linux desktops in
just a few minutes and quickly scale to provide thousands of desktops
to workers across the globe. You can pay either monthly or hourly,
just for the WorkSpaces you launch, which helps you save money when
compared to traditional desktops and on-premises VDI solutions. Amazon
WorkSpaces helps you eliminate the complexity in managing hardware
inventory, OS versions and patches, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
(VDI), which helps simplify your desktop delivery strategy. With
Amazon WorkSpaces, your users get a fast, responsive desktop of their
choice that they can access anywhere, anytime, from any supported
device.

and this is how you can give it a static ip:

https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/associate-elastic-ip-workspace/

Edit:

Amazon WorkSpaces now offers bundles that come with a Windows 10
desktop experience, powered by Windows Server 2016
. Amazon WorkSpaces
Windows 10 bundles provides you an easy way to move users to a modern
operating system, while also simplifying licensing. Amazon WorkSpaces
continues to offer bundles that come with a Windows 7 desktop
experience, provided by Windows Server 2008 R2. You can also run
Windows 7 and Windows 10 Enterprise operating systems with Amazon
WorkSpaces if your organization meets the licensing requirements set
by Microsoft.

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