Microsoft updated its RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages policy to add a dynamic list that lets IT admins uninstall preinstalled MSIX/APPX Store apps by referencing each app’s Package Family Name (PFN) via Group Policy or a custom OMA-URI for MDM. The capability requires the April 2026 Windows non-security update (or March 13, 2026 Insider builds), extends policy support to Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education, and will appear in Intune in coming months; admins can also remove Copilot with the RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp policy after April 2026 patches. #RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages #Windows11
Keypoints
- The updated policy adds a dynamic list to remove preinstalled MSIX/APPX Store apps by Package Family Name (PFN).
- Admins can apply removals using Group Policy or a custom OMA-URI for MDM.
- The feature requires devices to have the April 2026 non-security update or the March 13, 2026 Insider builds.
- Support is extended to Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions without a full OS upgrade.
- Intune will gain the dynamic list option later, and Copilot can be uninstalled via RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp after April 2026 updates.