Information
This setting denies or allows access to the Store application.
The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.
Note: Per Microsoft TechNet and MSKB 3135657, this policy setting does not apply to any Windows 10 editions other than Enterprise and Education.
Rationale:
Only applications approved by an IT department should be installed. Allowing users to install 3rd party applications can lead to missed patches and potential zero day vulnerabilities.
Impact:
Access to the Microsoft Store application is denied.
Warning: Disabling this setting will cause Microsoft Store App (WinGet) new installations to fail.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Enabled:
To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:
Click Devices
Click Configuration profiles
Click Create profile
Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)
Select the profile (Administrative Templates)
Click Create
Enter a Name
Click Next
Configure the following Setting
Path: Computer Configuration\Windows Components\Store
Setting Name: Turn off the Store application
Configuration: Enabled
Select OK
Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)
Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.
Default Value:
Disabled. (Access to the Microsoft Store application is allowed.)