Created a group to remove an application to the devices added to the group, but it's not working

Love, Deric 0 Reputation points
2025-07-28T15:03:14.6733333+00:00

We created an uninstall group. The main objective is when we drop devices into the group, we would like for this to uninstall the application.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
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  1. Stephanie Luu0107 75 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-01T05:46:37.0633333+00:00

    Hello Deric,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

    To ensure your uninstall group triggers application removal when devices are added, here are a few steps to double-check or implement, depending on your environment (like Intune, SCCM, etc.)

    Consideration checklist:

    Device Targeting Rule: Make sure the group is dynamic or manually managed so devices can be added easily.

    Uninstall Deployment: Create an application deployment with the action set to Uninstall and scope it to that specific group.

    Assignment Clarity: Confirm that the uninstall assignment doesn’t conflict with any install assignments elsewhere. If a device is in both install and uninstall groups, it can cause confusion or override behavior.

    Detection Rules: In platforms like Intune, ensure the detection logic properly identifies whether the app is installed so the uninstall action knows when it’s applicable.

    Execution Timing: Depending on the system, changes might take time to propagate. It’s good to validate with a test device.

    If my response was helpful and successfully addressed your concern, I would sincerely appreciate it if you could take a moment to upvote it. Thank you for your time and consideration.

    Warm Regards,

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