🧩 Understanding the “Intune Store Application” Incident (IT1168328)
Recently, an incident labeled IT1168328 appeared in some Microsoft Intune tenants. The alert mentioned users running out of disk space when using something called the “Intune Store Application.” Many IT admins were confused—what exactly is this app, and why is it causing storage issues?
🔍 What Is the “Intune Store Application”?
The term “Intune Store Application” isn’t an official Microsoft product name. It refers to Microsoft Store apps deployed through Intune, particularly since Microsoft redesigned how Store app deployment works in 2024–2025.
With the new Microsoft Store integration, Intune now uses the Windows Package Manager (Winget) to deliver and install apps. So, when you see “Intune Store Application,” it often means apps deployed using this new Winget-powered Store delivery method.
⚙️ Why Are Users Running Out of Disk Space?
Several admins have reported that when Store apps are deployed through Intune, temporary installation files can build up on the device—especially during app updates or re-deployments.
Here’s what’s happening:
- The Winget service downloads app packages to the local cache before installation.
- These packages sometimes aren’t cleaned up properly, particularly if installation fails or multiple app versions exist.
- Over time, this can consume significant disk space, especially on devices with smaller SSDs (like laptops or tablets).
This aligns with what multiple admins noticed in the Intune incident (IT1168328), where the alert referenced the “Intune Store Application” causing storage issues.
💬 What Other Admins Reported
- One user in the Reddit thread asked if the “Intune Store Application” referred to the Company Portal app, since that’s often associated with Intune installations.
Others clarified that this isn’t about the Company Portal—it’s about Store apps deployed using the new Winget integration. - Another user confirmed that you can check logs to confirm this behavior by reviewing:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\IntuneManagementExtension\Logs\IntuneManagementExtension.logC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\AppRepository
These logs show that the Microsoft Store (new) app installs via Winget rather than the legacy Store for Business.
🧰 Mitigation Steps
Microsoft is aware of the issue and tracking it under Incident ID IT1168328.
In the meantime, community members have shared some practical mitigation steps:
- Clear the Winget Cache:
Delete cached files inC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\AppRepository\Packagesor via PowerShell commands. - Limit App Redeployments:
Avoid frequent or redundant reassignments of Store apps in Intune until Microsoft confirms a permanent fix. - Monitor Disk Usage:
Use Intune Endpoint Analytics or local scripts to track free disk space and automate cleanup if necessary. - Review Nicklas Ahlberg’s Fix:
Nicklas Ahlberg posted a mitigation script on October 9, 2025, to help clean up the residual Winget files safely.
(See the Reddit discussion for details.)
✅ Summary
- “Intune Store Application” = Microsoft Store (new) app deployments managed via Intune and Winget.
- Incident IT1168328 reports disk space exhaustion due to Winget caching issues.
- Mitigation: Clean up cache files and review deployment policies until Microsoft rolls out a full fix.
