MC1530443 Low
Policy-based in-box app removal extended to multi-session environments
Summary AI-generated
Policy-based app removal now works in multi-session environments on Windows 11 Enterprise/Education 24H2+, letting admins manage in-box app removal for a more tailored desktop.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Use Intune with Group Policy to manage app removal policies
- Review Microsoft app removal documentation
Written by Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1) from the text of the post below. It can be incomplete or wrong; the original post is authoritative.
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Original post from Microsoft
What and why:
Policy-based app removal now supports multi-session environments. Use it to manage the removal of supported in-box apps on devices running Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 24H2 and later. This capability applies to preinstalled Microsoft Store apps and other MSIX/APPX-packaged apps.
Rollout schedule:
- October 2025: The policy "Remove default Microsoft Store packages from the system" became available.
- April 2026: The policy began including a dynamic app removal list.
- October 2026: The policy is available for use in multi-session environments.
Impact on your organization:
This change is helpful if your organization runs Windows 11, versions 26H2, 25H2, or 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions in multi-session environments. It helps provide fewer unwanted apps, simpler provisioning, and a more tailored desktop for your users.
Action required/recommendations:
Just use a standard, policy-based approach to remove select apps, using Microsoft Intune integrated with Group Policy. Learn more in:
- Policy-based in-box app removal documentation
- Dynamically remove apps from managed Windows 11 devices
- Policy-based removal of pre-installed Microsoft Store apps
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations are identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.