How to Deploy Windows Apps to Devices Using Microsoft Intune 2026

Start by signing into the Microsoft Intune admin center where you'll manage all app deployments.

Open your browser and navigate to endpoint.microsoft.com. Sign in with your admin credentials that have Intune administrator permissions.

Once logged in, navigate to Apps in the left sidebar, then click All apps. This shows your current app inventory.

Now you'll add a Windows app from the Microsoft Store to your Intune app catalog.

Click the Add button at the top of the All apps page. In the app type dropdown, select Microsoft Store app (new).

You have two options to find your app:

• Search method: Click Search the Microsoft Store app (new) and enter your app name
• Store URL method: If you have the Microsoft Store URL, paste it directly

For this example, let's deploy Microsoft Teams. Search for "Microsoft Teams" and select the official Microsoft Teams app from the results.

App Name: Microsoft Teams
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Category: Business

Configure the app details and installation behavior before deployment.

On the App information tab, review and modify these fields:

• Name: Keep the default or customize (e.g., "Microsoft Teams - Corporate")
• Description: Add deployment notes for your organization
• Publisher: Usually auto-populated
• Category: Select appropriate category (Business, Productivity, etc.)

Click Next to proceed to the Assignments tab. The system will automatically handle installation and detection rules for Microsoft Store apps.

Before assigning the app, ensure you have the appropriate Azure AD groups configured for your deployment.

Open a new browser tab and navigate to portal.azure.com. Go to Azure Active Directory > Groups.

Create a new group for your app deployment:

Group Type: Security
Group Name: Teams-Deployment-Pilot
Membership Type: Assigned
Members: Add your pilot users or devices

For device-based deployments, create a device group:

Group Type: Security
Group Name: Corporate-Windows-Devices
Membership Type: Dynamic Device
Dynamic Query: (device.deviceOSType -eq "Windows")

Now assign the Microsoft Teams app to your configured groups with the appropriate installation intent.

Back in the Intune admin center, on the Assignments tab, click Add group.

Configure the assignment:

• Assignment type: Choose between:
  • Required: App installs automatically
  • Available for enrolled devices: Users can install from Company Portal
• Included groups: Select your target group (e.g., "Teams-Deployment-Pilot")

For automatic deployment, select Required and choose your user or device group:

Assignment Type: Required
Included Groups: Teams-Deployment-Pilot
Install Context: User context (default for Store apps)
Notifications: Show all toast notifications

Click Next to review your configuration.

Review all configuration details before finalizing the deployment.

On the Review + create tab, verify these key settings:

• App name and publisher information
• Assignment groups and types
• Installation context (user vs device)
• Notification settings

If everything looks correct, click Create to deploy the app.

The system will process your deployment and return you to the All apps page where you'll see your new app listed.

Status: Creating...
Assignments: 1 group (Required)
Install Status: Processing

Track the deployment progress and troubleshoot any installation issues.

Click on your deployed app from the All apps list to open its details page. Navigate to Monitor > Device install status.

Here you'll see deployment metrics:

• Installed: Successful installations
• Failed: Installation failures with error codes
• Pending: Devices that haven't processed the policy yet
• Not applicable: Devices outside the assignment scope

For detailed troubleshooting, click on individual devices to see specific error messages:

Common Status Codes:
0x80073D02: App already installed
0x80073CF3: Package installation failed
0x80073D01: App not found in store

You can also check User install status to see per-user deployment results.

Optimize your deployment with advanced settings for better control and user experience.

Return to your app's configuration by clicking Properties from the app details page. Here you can modify:

Installation Context Options:

• User context: Installs when user signs in (default for Store apps)
• Device context: Installs immediately on device (requires device groups)

For immediate deployment without waiting for user sign-in, change to device context:

Installation Context: Device
Target: Device Groups Only
Behavior: Install immediately after policy sync

Notification Settings:

• Show all toast notifications: Users see installation progress
• Show toast notifications for computer restarts only: Minimal notifications
• Hide all toast notifications: Silent installation

Verify the deployed app works correctly on target devices and troubleshoot common issues.

On a test device from your target group, check the installation:

# Check if app is installed
Get-AppxPackage -Name "*Teams*" | Select-Object Name, Version, InstallLocation

# Verify app can launch
Start-Process "ms-teams://"

# Check Windows Event Logs for installation issues
Get-WinEvent -LogName "Microsoft-Windows-AppXDeployment/Operational" | Where-Object {$_.TimeCreated -gt (Get-Date).AddHours(-2)}

Test key functionality:

• App launches without errors
• User can sign in with corporate credentials
• App receives automatic updates from Microsoft Store
• Uninstall works correctly (if needed)

For troubleshooting failed installations, check the Company Portal app on the device or use Intune's remote diagnostics:

Common Issues:
- Device not synced: Force sync in Settings > Accounts > Access work or school
- Store connectivity: Check Microsoft Store app functionality
- Group membership: Verify user/device is in assigned groups