


Or if you prefer the Settings Catalog (Duh… of course, you do). I guess it’s the most restrictive solution you have. We will begin with the option to only show the private store and nothing more. Removing all Access to the Microsoft Store and installed Apps.Preventing access to the Microsoft Store.Limiting which apps that can be installed.I am going to divide this blog into multiple parts In my opinion, you will need to start making use of all the features of the Company Portal and start distributing apps with it.Īre you going to block access to the Microsoft Store? or are you going to restrict UWP apps that can be installed? or are you only going to show the private company store? And what about installing App packages manually, how are you going to deal with those packages? Of course, you want to block or limit access. The Microsoft App Store is an ideal place to download Spotify/Netflix or games on a Company Owned device. You’ll need a link to the app from a Microsoft website that has a “Get” button.This blog will be about securing the forgotten Microsoft Store.

I used this scripted command on GitHub: Step 1 – Find the App on the Web Thanks, Oliver!Īnother option is to install the MS Store app itself. Update: A reader made a comment below that provides an alternate approach - I haven’t tried it yet, but its a fantastic idea, so I’m adding it here. But don’t panic: you can still get these apps (assuming they’re free). Lots of apps are available from alternate channels, but occasionally there’s one - like Microsoft’s To Do app - that’s only available in their app store. However, there is one (dubious) down side: LTSC does not include the Microsoft Store for getting access to apps. The only feature I care about is that it starts up when I need it. In particular, on my Mac Pro, every Windows feature update was a battle to keep it stable. If you don’t need all the latest bells and whistles - and more importantly, if you’re driven insane by the constant feature updates that are often more painful to install than they’re worth, give serious thought to getting a hold of LTSC. Switching my home computers to LTSC was the single best decision I’ve made for the health of my network - and for my sanity.
