User has 2 User folders causing ERROR: "Microsoft Edge Can't read and write to its data directory"

Question

Hi,

I have an issue where my managed machine gives a user 2 user folders (kyletest and AzureAD_kyletest_$). THe user does not have any access to the AzureAD_kyletest_$ folder; therefore, when logging into an app gives me the error "Microsoft Edge Can't read and write to its data directory".

Is there a way via intune to give users access to both folders or what is the AzureAD hidden folder used for?

Answer 1

@Kyle Snyder, Thanks for posting in Q&A. Based on checking my Intune managed device, I didn't find the two folders. It seems the folders are Azure AD related.

For your question, based as I know, there's no built-in policy can grant the folder permission. But you can check if any PowerShell script can do it. After researching, I find set-acl command can change folder permission. You can test on your device to write the PowerShell Script. Here is link describe the commands for your reference:

https://petri.com/how-to-use-powershell-to-manage-folder-permissions/

Note: Non-Microsoft link, just for the reference.

After the PowerShell script is ready, you can consider deploying it via Intune:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/intune-management-extension

Hope the above information can help.

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