How to View Installed Applications and Device Ownership in Microsoft Intune
Question details
The administrator needs to view the list of installed applications on managed PCs and change device ownership statuses from Unknown to Corporate.
- Product
- Microsoft Intune
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Performing IT administration tasks such as monitoring mobile device management (MDM) inventories and configuring device enrollment properties.
- Observed behavior
- The user is looking for the appropriate dashboard to manage endpoint applications and device ownership, which relies on the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center rather than standard Office settings.
Ensure you have an active administrative account with Microsoft Intune or Global Administrator roles assigned to access the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
View Installed Applications via Discovered Apps
Use the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center to check the software inventory and application versions of a specific managed device.
Microsoft Intune automatically collects application inventory data from managed devices. You can view this data in the 'Discovered apps' section, which lists software detected during the device's sync cycle.
Sign in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center using your administrator credentials.
Click on 'Devices' in the left-hand navigation pane, then select 'All devices' to view a list of your enrolled endpoints.
Search for and click on the specific device whose application inventory you wish to inspect.
In the device's management menu, scroll down to the 'Monitor' section and click on 'Discovered apps'. You will see a list of installed applications and their versions.
Update Device Ownership to Corporate
Change a device's ownership classification from Personal or Unknown to Corporate for better compliance and policy targeting.
Consult the Microsoft Intune Support Community
If you encounter missing device properties or application reporting issues, escalate the query to dedicated Microsoft Intune support.
Simplify Your Software Deployment with WPS Office
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website to download the lightweight setup file for your corporate devices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see all installed applications in Microsoft Intune?
Intune's 'Discovered apps' primarily reports applications installed via standard MSI installers or modern deployment methods depending on the OS. Portable apps or software installed exclusively in user-specific directories (AppData) might not always appear in the standard inventory report.
How long does it take for Intune to update the discovered apps list?
The hardware inventory cycle, which includes checking discovered apps, typically runs every 7 days by default. However, you can force a device sync from the Intune portal to prompt the device to check in and refresh the application list sooner.
Can I change device ownership in bulk in Microsoft Intune?
Yes, administrators can use Corporate Device Identifiers (like IMEI or serial numbers) to bulk-import devices as Corporate before they enroll. For devices that are already enrolled, you can use PowerShell scripts in conjunction with the Microsoft Graph API to update the ownership status for multiple devices simultaneously.
