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cHaZzY
Brass Contributor
Jan 06, 2022

App assignment - removing a required app

Dear community,


I am cleaning up our Intune Apps for Windows - just for confirmation: when I remove the "Required" assignment, it does not take any action on the client, correct? I don't want to break anything and the inventory is very mixed, sometimes an MSI, sometimes a very old and somehow packaged EXE.

Thank you and kind regards,

Eileen

  • Jonathon54's avatar
    Jonathon54
    Copper Contributor

    When cleaning up Intune assignments for legacy or non-standard apps like ZArchiver, it’s important to verify detection rules and uninstall commands before removing the "Required" assignment. Apps with unconventional packaging (e.g., EXE or non-standard installers) may remain installed in a dormant state, potentially causing issues. To avoid conflicts, ensure you have accurate detection rules, functional uninstall parameters, and assign uninstall groups explicitly if removal is needed. This proactive approach helps manage mixed inventories effectively and ensures a smooth transition during Intune cleanup.

  • domaindomicile's avatar
    domaindomicile
    Copper Contributor

    You are correct: simply removing the "Required" assignment from an app in Intune will not trigger any immediate removal or action on the client devices. The app will remain installed on any devices where it was previously deployed, unless there is another configuration that explicitly uninstalls it.

    If your inventory includes a mix of MSIs and older EXE packages, you’ll want to review any specific uninstall commands or detection rules associated with each app to ensure that removing the assignment doesn't lead to unexpected issues. If no uninstallation assignment is made, the apps should stay as they are on the devices.

  • mish2254's avatar
    mish2254
    Copper Contributor

    cHaZzY When you remove the "Required" assignment from an app in Intune, it will no longer be automatically installed on new devices or users targeted by that assignment. However, it does not trigger an uninstallation of the app from devices where it is already installed. Therefore, removing the "Required" assignment should not take any immediate action on the client devices where the app is already present.

  • Alexisss22's avatar
    Alexisss22
    Copper Contributor

    Yes, when I remove the "Required" assignment for an Intune app on Windows, it shouldn't trigger any action on the client devices. Removing the "Required" assignment simply means that the app won't be automatically installed or uninstalled on targeted devices. It's a safe step to take if you want to reorganize or clean up your Intune apps without affecting the client devices. Just make sure to double-check your inventory and ensure that the apps you're modifying won't cause any unexpected issues, especially with the mixed inventory of MSI and EXE packages.

    • cHaZzY's avatar
      cHaZzY
      Brass Contributor

      Thank you very much for the quick confirmation andrewstaylor and Rudy_Ooms_MVP - I am now sure not to break anything!
      I only find the right documentation, at the moment I don't need it, kind of a gift 🙂 

    • Anonymous2115's avatar
      Anonymous2115
      Copper Contributor
      if I include a user or a device in uninstall setting and the same device is present in required and uninstall section, whether the uninstall setting takes precedence over required setting?
    • Kendall Eley's avatar
      Kendall Eley
      Copper Contributor

      Rudy_Ooms_MVP 

       

      I am deploying Microsoft 365 apps to macOS using intune.  I need to uninstall it, but there is no uninstall option.  how do I uninstall an app on a macOs device that was deployed as required through Intune?

       

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