Blocking Microsoft Store for Non-Admin Users in Intune
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows devices. You need to ensure that only IT administrators can manually install apps from the Microsoft Store. Which setting should you configure in a device restriction policy?
Quick Answer
The answer is to configure the ‘Allow application store’ setting to ‘Block’ for non-admin users within a device restriction policy. This works because the policy specifically targets user access to the Microsoft Store, and by blocking it for standard users while leaving local administrators unaffected, you effectively restrict manual app installations to IT admins only. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Intune device restriction policies differentiate between user groups based on administrative rights, often appearing as a trap where candidates mistakenly choose to disable the Store entirely or use an app control policy. A common memory tip is to remember that “Block for non-admins” still allows admins to install—think of it as a selective gate, not a total lockdown.
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the 'Allow application store' setting with store visibility or purchase controls, thinking that blocking the entire store or requiring a password for purchases achieves the same result, but only the explicit block for non-admin users prevents manual installations.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Set 'Allow application store' to 'Block' for non-admin users.
The 'Allow application store' setting in a device restriction policy controls whether users can access the Microsoft Store. Setting it to 'Block' for non-admin users prevents them from manually installing apps, while IT administrators (who have local admin rights) can still install apps via the Store. This setting is enforced through Intune's policy management and applies to Windows devices managed by Microsoft Intune.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Enable 'Private store only' in Microsoft Store for Business settings.
Why it's wrong here
This only restricts the store to show private apps but still allows installation by users.
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Disable 'Automatic app updates' in the device restriction policy.
Why it's wrong here
This does not prevent manual installation.
- ✓
Set 'Allow application store' to 'Block' for non-admin users.
Why this is correct
Blocking the store prevents non-admins from installing apps manually.
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Configure 'Require a password for app purchases' to 'Yes'.
Why it's wrong here
This only applies to paid app purchases, not free app installations.
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Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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Variation 1. Your organization manages Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices with Microsoft Intune. Users report that new Microsoft Store apps are not automatically installing on their devices as expected. You verify that the Intune policy 'Allow Microsoft Store for Business' is set to 'Allow'. What is the most likely reason the apps are not installing?
medium- ✓ A.The 'Allow trust apps from Microsoft Store' policy is set to 'Block'.
- B.The 'Allow trust apps from Microsoft Store' policy is set to 'Allow'.
- C.The 'Allow Microsoft Store for Business' policy is set to 'Block'.
- D.The 'Auto install apps from Microsoft Store' policy is disabled.
Why A: The 'Allow trust apps from Microsoft Store' policy must be set to 'Allow' for Microsoft Store apps to install automatically. If it is set to 'Block', apps cannot be trusted and will not install. Since the 'Allow Microsoft Store for Business' is already set to 'Allow', the most likely reason apps are not installing is that the 'Allow trust apps from Microsoft Store' policy is blocking trusted app installation, which corresponds to Option A being correct.
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