Auto deploy windows store Apps

Question

Hello,

I'm looking for deploy free windows store apps in all company's computer.

I found user business microsoft store (end of life Q1 2023) but this solution send e-mail ti user for download and install.
I need, i prefer, auto deploy this app without user action...
i don't have enough intune licenses.

is there a solution like "GPO" ?

Thks

Answer 1

Hi

A GPO-like approach only uses group policy to show only private stores.
Applies to Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Education.

Microsoft Store app will still be available, but employees can't view or purchase apps. Employees can view and install apps that the admin has added to your organization's private store.

To show private store only in Microsoft Store app
1.Type gpedit in the search bar, and then select Edit group policy (Control panel) to find and start Group Policy Editor.

2.In the console tree of the snap-in, go to User Configuration or Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components, and then click Store.

3.Right-click Only display the private store within the Microsoft Store app in the right pane, and click Edit.
This opens the Only display the private store within the Microsoft Store app policy settings.

4.On the Only display the private store within the Microsoft Store app setting page, click Enabled, and then click OK

Best Regards,
Wesley Li

Answer 2

Hi ,

Please see the link below for a guide on how to achieve this:

https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-store/distribute-apps-to-your-employees-microsoft-store-for-business

You will need the Microsoft Store for Business.

I hope this answers your question.

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