How to copy paste files via Intune problem with environment variables on Windows 11

Question

Hello, I need to copy paste a file in download folder foe some users through Intune. I know I can do it through APP-> windows app(win 32) according to this tutorial "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8WQbjlajlQ"

I created a bat file with following command: copy testfile.txt C:\Users%USERNAME%\Downloads /y

It seems windows app(win 32) has problem with environment variables on Windows. So, C:\Users%USERNAME%\Downloads do not work for me. I used %USERPROFILE% as well and it didn't work as well.

copy testfile.txt %USERPROFILE%\Downloads /y If I use this command copy testfile.txt C:\Users\jack\Downloads /y

it will work. I am sure the bat file that I created is ok because it is working when I run it, but with Intune nope. It would be great if you could help me in this regard. Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

1,What is the install behavior for your app in program page, to User or System? If it is to System, please change the install behavior to User in program page to have a try.

2,Please also try the install command some like below:

cmd.exe /c ".\copy.cmd"

A helpful similar thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Intune/comments/l7um0v/deploying_files_via_intune/

Note: This is non-Microsoft link, just for your reference. Thanks for your time. Have a nice day!

Best regards,
Simon

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Answer 2

Thank you. User mode worked for me.