MC1296576 – Dynamically remove apps from managed Windows 11 devices

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Intune, SharePoint, Windows

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Education, mobile, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant

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Simplify Microsoft Store app management with dynamic removal on more devices across your enterprise. Use policy to remove any preinstalled MSIX/APPX app by referencing its Package Family Name (PFN). It's available to Enterprise and Education devices running Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. Starting with the April 2026 Windows non-security update, you can use Group Policy or custom OMA-URI for mobile device management (MDM). Additional Microsoft Intune capabilities are coming later.

When will this happen:
October 2025: The policy, "Remove default Microsoft Store packages from the system", first became available.
March 13, 2026: The expanded policy became available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels.
April 2026 Windows non-security update: The expanded policy is broadly available for use with Group Policy and custom OMA-URI.
Future releases: Additional Intune capabilities are coming.

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Created:
2026-05-01

updated:
2026-05-01

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Direct effects for Operations**

Loss of User Data
Removing apps without prior notification can lead to loss of user data associated with those apps, impacting user productivity and satisfaction.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement#removedefaultmicrosoftstorepackages" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement#removedefaultmicrosoftstorepackages, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/dynamically-remove-apps-from-managed-windows-11-devices/4516291 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/dynamically-remove-apps-from-managed-windows-11-devices/4516291

Increased Support Tickets
Unexpected app removals may result in a surge of support tickets as users seek assistance, straining IT resources and delaying response times.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/policy-based-removal-of-pre-installed-microsoft-store-apps/4463835, https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/configuration/policy-based-inbox-app-removal/policy-based-inbox-app-removal?tabs=intune

User Resistance to Change
Users may resist changes to their app environment if they feel unprepared or uninformed, leading to decreased morale and productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/dynamically-remove-apps-from-managed-windows-11-devices/4516291, https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement#removedefaultmicrosoftstorepackages" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement#removedefaultmicrosoftstorepackages

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