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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 - Configure Default Apps: Manually set desired default apps on a Windows 10 or 11 device via Settings > Apps > Default Apps.
- 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 - Open the XML File: Use a text editor (e.g., Notepad) to open the exported XML file.
- Verify Associations: Review the file's content to ensure the specified app associations are accurate.
 - Step 3: Upload the XML File to Intune - Access Intune Portal: Log in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
- Create a New Configuration Profile:
- Platform: Windows 10 and later
- Profile Type: Templates > Custom
- 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 - Target Device Group: In the Intune portal, navigate to Assignments > Select Groups to Include.
- Add Device Group: Add the desired AAD device group to the target list.
- Deploy Profile: Save and deploy the configuration profile.
 - Step 5: Verify Configuration on Client Devices - Synchronize Devices: Ensure targeted AAD-joined devices have synchronized with Intune.
- Test App Associations: Verify that the specified default app associations are applied on the client devices.
 - Luis1907Copper ContributorOkay I will try this solution on Monday. It looks promising and I thank you for answering my question Shah 😊 
 
- EricStarkerFormer EmployeeHello! You've posted in the Tech Community Discussion space which is only intended for questions about the Microsoft Tech Community website itself. Due to a technical issue, I'm currently unable to move your post, so please re-post your question in the Microsoft Entra discussion space. Let me know once you've done so and I will remove this thread. Thank you. - Luis1907Copper ContributorThanks I will post there next time 🙂