Hey everyone! I'm currently in the process of setting up a secure Windows device using Microsoft Intune, and I'm trying to enforce some strict configurations for the Taskbar and Start Menu. Specifically, I'm looking to achieve the following:
**For the Taskbar:**
- Hide the taskbar completely
- Hide all desktop icons
**For the Start Menu:**
- Disable the option to "Show app list in Start menu"
- Disable showing recently added apps
- Disable occasional suggestions in Start
- Disable recently opened items in jump lists on Start, taskbar, and File Explorer Quick Access
- Disable account-related notifications
I've checked the Intune Settings Catalog but couldn't find these exact settings. There are policies that allow locking these options, but I'm struggling to find how to set them as I want.
Has anyone been successful in configuring these settings through Intune? Are there ways to apply these settings using custom OMA-URIs, PowerShell scripts, or other methods? Any guidance would be super helpful!
2 Answers
The Settings Catalog for Start should have what you're looking for. You might also need to create an XML configuration for "Configure Start Pins" so you can remove those taskbar icons. Give that a shot!
It sounds like you're trying to set up a kiosk mode, which might be exactly what you need for locking everything down.
Thanks for the reply! I'll check that out tomorrow. Do you know what those settings are called specifically? I feel like I've been searching for them and coming up empty.