Deploying MSIX via InTune
This procedure describes how to add and deploy an MSIX application to Windows devices using the Microsoft Intune admin center.
Prerequisites
Azure AD Global Administrator or Intune Service Administrator role
An MSIX package (built and signed) and any required dependency packages (e.g., VCLibs, .NET runtimes)
Windows 10 or later devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune
Access the Intune Admin Center
The InTune Admin Center is the hub for managing all Windows applications in your tenant.
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Open your browser and navigate to the Microsoft Intune admin center. This will be usually at:
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In the left-hand menu, navigate to the following location:
Apps » Windows » Windows apps
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Click Create at the top of the apps list to create a new Line-of-Business app.
Line-of-business (LOB) apps are custom or third-party packages that are not sourced from the Microsoft Store. -
On the pane that appears, perform the following:
Go to the Select app type pane.
Choose Line-of-business app.
Click Select.
App type
Line-of-business
Select
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Upload the MSIX package.
Under App information, find the Select file entry.
Click Select app package file.
Click Browse… and navigate to your .msix file
Select Open.
Intune will validate the package and display its metadata.
Select
Browse
Open
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If you need to specify dependencies:
Click the Add icon next to Select dependency app files.
In the file picker, select each dependency file. After selection, review the list to ensure all required dependencies are included
Click OK.
Add
Open
Click OK
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Configure app information.
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Provide or verify the following fields:
Name: The display name users will see.
Publisher: Should match the MSIX package signature.
Description, Information URL, Notes, and Logo (optional).
Click Next to proceed to assignments.
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- (Optional) Assign to User or Device Groups.
- Click Add group to select an Azure AD group.
Click Next.
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On the Review + create page:
Validate all settings and file selections.
Click Create to submit the app for deployment.
Intune will process the package and dependencies. Wait for InTune to to finish uploading all packages. Once uploaded, devices in the targeted groups will receive the app according to the assignment type.

Monitor Deployment
In Apps → Windows apps, locate your new MSIX app.
Click to view Overview and Device installation status charts, which display success/failure counts and error codes.
This workflow leverages Intune’s line-of-business app capability to deliver MSIX packages and their dependencies reliably to managed Windows devices. Properly packaging dependencies and assignments ensures a smooth user experience and consistent application delivery.
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