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Related to Autopilot and Intune: Will we get better remote management features to match what's possible within Intune when managing Android devices? Specifically: locking down a computer when a user is being offboarded, (locking their screen so that they cannot log in, and display a message/instructions on how/where to return their device?) This is something that is REALLY missing from Intune managed devices.

peterpeterpeter
Published Jul 28, 2025

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  • Jason_Sandys's avatar
    Jason_Sandys
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    Jul 28, 2025

    This isn't really an Intune or Autopilot challenge to solve, but rather a Windows challenge. "Locking" other device types involves leveraging hardware capabilities as well as software capabilities which don't exist in the Windows ecosystem. There are various paths that may be sufficient depending upon your exact requirements, but without knowing exactly why you want this, it's difficult to fully address.

  • JodieR2095's avatar
    JodieR2095
    Copper Contributor
    Jul 28, 2025

    This offboarding feature would be so valuable!

    • Fish_Tacos's avatar
      Fish_Tacos
      Brass Contributor
      Jul 28, 2025

      I had an instance of an apple device being e-wasted and coming online in another country. It wasn't manageable inside Intune, but we locked in Apple Manager pages. What's the issue risk of deleting devices from Intune and how do we reduce risk around unmanaged devices? 

      • Jason_Sandys's avatar
        Jason_Sandys
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        Jul 28, 2025

        Please do not "delete" Windows devices from Intune unless they are truly stale and have no chance of ever connecting again. Deleting a Windows device from Intune also deletes the device from Entra which in turn causes BitLocker to be suspended on that device if it comes online again. Instead, always "Wipe" a device not physically in your possession where the device's state or existence are unknown.