check before: 2023-10-01
Product:
Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Windows
Platform:
Education, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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You're now more in control of provisioned Microsoft Store apps than ever. Starting this month, you can remove select in-box apps using straightforward policy on Windows 11 Enterprise or Windows 11 Education, version 25H2. The new policy, called Remove default Microsoft Store packages from the system, is disabled by default. Learn more about how it works, why it matters, the apps it applies to, and how you can configure it with Microsoft Intune or using Group Policy.
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This policy is already available.
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Created:
2025-10-25
updated:
2025-10-25
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
Removing pre-installed Microsoft Store apps without user preparation may lead to confusion and frustration among users who rely on these apps for their daily tasks, resulting in decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/configuration/policy-based-inbox-app-removal/policy-based-inbox-app-removal?tabs=intune
Increased Support Tickets
Unprepared removal of apps may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues or missing functionalities, putting additional strain on IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/configuration/settings-catalog
Operational Disruption
If the policy is applied without proper communication, it may disrupt workflows for users who depend on specific apps, leading to operational inefficiencies.
- roles: End Users, Department Managers
- references: https://aka.ms/PolicyRemovalofApps
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Streamlined IT Operations
Implementing the new policy to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store apps can significantly reduce the operational overhead associated with managing unwanted apps. This can lead to a more streamlined IT process and less time spent on manual scripting and troubleshooting.
- next-steps: Assess the current pre-installed apps across devices, identify which apps can be removed based on organizational needs, and create a policy in Intune to automate the removal process.
- roles: IT Administrators, System Administrators, Help Desk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/configuration/policy-based-inbox-app-removal/policy-based-inbox-app-removal?tabs=intune
Enhanced User Experience
By removing unnecessary pre-installed apps, users will have a cleaner interface and improved system performance, leading to a better overall user experience. This can increase productivity as users can focus on the applications that matter to them.
- next-steps: Gather feedback from users on which apps are deemed unnecessary and use this data to inform the policy configuration in Intune.
- roles: End Users, Productivity Managers, HR Managers
- references: https://aka.ms/PolicyRemovalofApps
Improved Compliance and Security
Removing unneeded apps can help reduce the attack surface of devices, leading to improved security and compliance with organizational policies. Fewer applications mean fewer potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
- next-steps: Review compliance requirements and assess which apps pose security risks. Create a policy to remove these apps and ensure compliance is maintained across all devices.
- roles: Security Officers, Compliance Managers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/configuration/settings-catalog
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