Windows 11 - Autopilot - remove Consumer Shortcuts

Matt Dillon 437 Reputation points
2023-01-19T20:37:35.0733333+00:00

Is there a configuration setting in Intune that would remove the shortcuts for Spotify,TikTok, WhatsApp, Disney+, etc that seem to appear on a fresh install of Windows 11?

I have successfully used Proactive Remediation to get rid of the Consumer version of Teams, and was able to successfully remove the Teams Chat icon using a configuration profile. Is there a configuration profile that will help remove the consumer shortcuts?

Microsoft Security | Windows Autopilot
Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration
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  1. Matt Dillon 437 Reputation points
    2023-01-23T15:20:25.28+00:00

    Success!!

    I was able to get this working by customizing the JSON file and using a configuration profile. Directions can be found here:

    [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11

    I was able to add and subtract apps to the Start menu. Here is the JSON I used which is the default minus the consumer apps:

    {"pinnedList":[{"desktopAppLink":"%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Microsoft Edge.lnk"},{"desktopAppLink":"%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Word.lnk"},{"desktopAppLink":"%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Excel.lnk"},{"desktopAppLink":"%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\PowerPoint.lnk"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App"},{"packagedAppId":"windows.immersivecontrolpanel_cw5n1h2txyewy!microsoft.windows.immersivecontrolpanel"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.Todos_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.WindowsNotepad_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.Paint_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App"},{"packagedAppId":"Microsoft.ZuneVideo_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Microsoft.ZuneVideo"},{"desktopAppLink":"%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\OneNote.lnk"},{"desktopAppLink":"%APPDATA%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\File Explorer.lnk"}]}
    

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  2. Matt Dillon 437 Reputation points
    2023-01-23T15:53:13.9666667+00:00

    OK - I lied. While this removes the offending faux shortcuts, it also removes any customization that was done before and after. This is not the results I want. I just want the faux shortcuts removed and any customization done after that to be honored.

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