Microsoft Introduces Policy to Remove Pre-installed Microsoft Store Apps

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27.10.2025 17:13

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Microsoft has introduced a new policy that allows IT administrators to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store apps from Windows 11 Enterprise and Education devices. This policy is available for Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 and Windows 11 Education 25H2 via CSP, GPO, and the Microsoft Intune settings catalog. The policy simplifies the process by removing the need for custom Windows installation images and complex scripts. It enables admins to select from a predefined list of apps to remove, with the changes automatically enforced and deprovisioned from the device. This policy is off by default and requires explicit enabling by administrators. It is compatible with Group Policy and MDM solutions, including Microsoft Intune.

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27.10.2025 17:13 1 articles · 23h ago

Microsoft Introduces Policy to Remove Pre-installed Microsoft Store Apps
Microsoft has introduced a new policy that allows IT administrators to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store apps from Windows 11 Enterprise and Education devices. This policy is available for Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 and Windows 11 Education 25H2 via CSP, GPO, and the Microsoft Intune settings catalog. The policy simplifies the process by removing the need for custom Windows installation images and complex scripts. It enables admins to select from a predefined list of apps to remove, with the changes automatically enforced and deprovisioned from the device. This policy is off by default and requires explicit enabling by administrators. It is compatible with Group Policy and MDM solutions, including Microsoft Intune.
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The new policy allows administrators to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store apps from Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 and Windows 11 Education 25H2 devices.
First reported: 27.10.2025 17:13

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- Microsoft: New policy removes pre-installed Microsoft Store apps — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 17:13
The policy is available via CSP, GPO, and the Microsoft Intune settings catalog.
First reported: 27.10.2025 17:13

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- Microsoft: New policy removes pre-installed Microsoft Store apps — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 17:13
Admins can select from a predefined list of apps to remove, simplifying the process and reducing operational overhead.
First reported: 27.10.2025 17:13

1 source, 1 article
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- Microsoft: New policy removes pre-installed Microsoft Store apps — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 17:13
The policy is off by default and must be explicitly enabled by administrators.
First reported: 27.10.2025 17:13

1 source, 1 article
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- Microsoft: New policy removes pre-installed Microsoft Store apps — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 17:13
The policy is compatible with Group Policy and MDM solutions, including Microsoft Intune.
First reported: 27.10.2025 17:13

1 source, 1 article
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- Microsoft: New policy removes pre-installed Microsoft Store apps — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 17:13