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Luis1907
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Dec 04, 2024

I want to set default apps for all AAD joined devices on our network.

Hi I am trying to deploy a configuration which changes the default apps on a manage engine  device. I found this support article by Manage Engine - https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/how-to-setup-default-programs

 

I tried to deploy it but it did not work for AAD joined devices. I want to know if it is possible set default apps for all devices that are joined via AAD through Manage Central endpoint, or Windows GPO or register keys?

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  • Dear Luis1907  as mentioned by Mr. Eric better to open this topic on Microsoft Entra discussion space, however you can do it using below method: 

    Step 1: Export Default App Associations

    1. Configure Default Apps: Manually set desired default apps on a Windows 10 or 11 device via Settings > Apps > Default Apps.
    2. Export App Associations: Open an elevated Command Prompt and execute the following command:

    Bash

    d i s m /Online /Export-DefaultAppAssociations:C:\DefaultAppAssociations.xml

    This will generate an XML file (DefaultAppAssociations.xml) containing the current app associations.

    Step 2: Review and Modify the XML File

    1. Open the XML File: Use a text editor (e.g., Notepad) to open the exported XML file.
    2. Verify Associations: Review the file's content to ensure the specified app associations are accurate.

    Step 3: Upload the XML File to Intune

    1. Access Intune Portal: Log in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
    2. Create a New Configuration Profile:
      • Platform: Windows 10 and later
      • Profile Type: Templates > Custom
    3. Configure OMA-URI Settings:
      • Name: Default App Associations
      • Description: Apply default app associations
      • Use code
      • Data Type: String
      • Value: Paste the contents of the DefaultAppAssociations.xml file.

    Step 4: Assign the Profile to AAD Joined Devices

    1. Target Device Group: In the Intune portal, navigate to Assignments > Select Groups to Include.
    2. Add Device Group: Add the desired AAD device group to the target list.
    3. Deploy Profile: Save and deploy the configuration profile.

    Step 5: Verify Configuration on Client Devices

    1. Synchronize Devices: Ensure targeted AAD-joined devices have synchronized with Intune.
    2. Test App Associations: Verify that the specified default app associations are applied on the client devices.
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      Luis1907
      Copper Contributor

      Okay I will try this solution on Monday. It looks promising and I thank you for answering my question Shah 😊 

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      Luis1907
      Copper Contributor

      Thanks I will post there next time 🙂

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