Install SysInternals Suite on Windows Device using Intune

This article will explain installing SysInternals Suite on Windows Device using Intune. I will install the SysInternals Suite from the New Microsoft Store in Intune. Once the store app is added to Intune, I will configure it and deploy it to Windows devices.

There are various methods to install an application using Intune. However, what sets apart installing applications from the New Microsoft Store in Intune? The Windows Package Manager (Winget.exe) implements the new Microsoft Store app type. This type of app includes a wider range of apps, such as UWP and Win32 apps. It also supports desktop apps packaged in .msix format and Win32 apps packaged in .exe or .msi installers.

As a prerequisite, before installing the Microsoft Store, ensure the client devices support Intune Management Extension (IME) for installing Microsoft Store apps and need access to both the Microsoft Store and the target content. Also, client devices must have at least two core processors.

It’s worth noting that Intune automatically updates Microsoft Store applications when new versions become available. This feature ensures that applications are always up to date and reduces the risk of security vulnerabilities

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Know More About SysInternals Suite

I’ve been using the SysInternals Suite for some time now. If you have been involved in IT for some time, you are likely acquainted with the SysInternals Suite or SysInternals tool. The Sysinternals website, established in 1996 by Mark Russinovich, serves as a platform for hosting his advanced system utilities and technical information.

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Windows Sysinternals Suite offers various technical resources and utilities to perform administrative tasks and manage, diagnose, troubleshoot, and monitor a Microsoft Windows environment in an advanced way. Whether you’re an IT Pro or a developer, you’ll find Sysinternals utilities to help you manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose your Windows systems and applications.

Sysinternals utilities can be downloaded as an all-in-one package called Sysinternals Suite, or individually from the Sysinternals website.

The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities have been combined into a single suite of tools. This file includes the individual troubleshooting tools and their help files. It does not include non-troubleshooting tools such as the BSOD Screen Saver. The suite contains many Sysinternals Utilities. DiskExt, DiskMon, DiskView, Disk Usage (DU), EFSDump, FindLinks, Handle, Hex2dec, etc., are some examples.

Install SysInternals Suite for Windows from New Microsoft Store App

Let’s learn how to Install the SysInternals Suite from New Microsoft Store in Intune.

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On the Select app type panel, choose Microsoft Store app (new) Intune application type from the drop-down menu and click Select. After clicking on the Select button, you will see a list of new Windows Package Manager (Winget.exe) apps from the Microsoft Store.

Read more: How to Deploy Microsoft Store for Business Apps using Intune.

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Then, Click on the Search the Microsoft Store App (New) link to display the search panel, which features a search bar.

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NOTE! Win32 apps in the Microsoft Store app (new) are currently in preview.

In the search bar, type the name of the application you want to install. In this example, I will search for the SysInternals Suite application. You can search for applications only by their names. Click Select to continue.

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Once you click on the Select button, you will get details of the application. The advantage of using the Windows UWP Store app is that most of the app’s details are pre-filled, reducing the needed changes.

Name of the FieldDescription
NameThe app’s name is prepopulated from the store’s metadata, and you can edit the field.
DescriptionThe app’s Description is prepopulated from the store’s metadata, and you can edit the field.
PublisherThe app’s Publisher is prepopulated from the store’s metadata, and you can edit the field.
Package IdentifierThe app’s unique ID is in the Microsoft Store.
Installer TypeThe installer type of the application package is the UWP or Win32 installer types
Install behaviorThe install behaviour of the app. If the app to be installed has the option of either System or User install behaviours, you must ensure that the installation works on devices as expected. NOTE: The specific store application only supports the selected install behaviour if the option is greyed out.
CategoryOptionally, select one or more of the built-in app categories or a category you created.
Show this as a featured app in the Company PortalDisplay the app prominently on the main page of the company portal when users browse for apps.
Information URLOptionally, enter the URL of a website that contains information about this app. The URL appears in the company portal.
Privacy URLOptionally, enter the URL of a website that contains privacy information for this app. The URL appears in the company portal.
DeveloperOptionally, enter the name of the app developer.
OwnerOptionally, enter a name for the owner of this app. An example is HR department.
NotesEnter any notes that you want to associate with this app.
LogoOptionally, enter a name for the owner of this app. An example is the HR department.
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The above table shows the fields that are supported. As always, Thanks to Microsoft for the table. Please make any necessary changes to the application’s data, if required. Once done, click on the Next button to continue.

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NOTE! As per Microsoft, Specific Microsoft Store apps may not be displayed and available in Intune. Common reasons an app doesn't appear when searching within Intune include the following:

The app is not available in your region
The app is not available if there is an age restriction
The app is a paid app, which is not supported
The app is an Android app
The app is a Microsoft Store for Business app that is not available publicly in the consumer store

Click Next to display the Scope tags page. Add the Scope tags if you wish and click Next to assign the policy to computers. I will deploy it to the HTMD – Test Computers Group.

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On the Review + Create page, carefully review all the settings and select Create to implement the changes.

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Monitor SysInternals App Deployment in Intune

The SysInternals Suite is deployed to Microsoft Entra ID groups. Since it’s deployed in Required mode, the SysInternals Suite installation should occur as soon as possible on the client device.

The installation status can be monitored from the Intune portal. Let’s see how to monitor the deployment and status of the installation from the Intune portal.

  • Select Apps All Apps and enter the application’s name in the search bar.

The Intune portal displays the recently created application. Select the desired application and click Overview. You can view a detailed report of recent app deployments, including information on whether the app is InstalledNot Installed, FailedInstall Pending or Not Applicable.

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End-User Experience

Once the synchronization is complete, the SysInternals Suite application will be installed on the machine. Before I wrap up the article, let me show you the end-user experience we have.

Open the Company Portal on the workstation and navigate to Download & Updates. The SysInternals Suit application appears to be installed.

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I trust that this article will greatly benefit you and your organization. Thank you for being so patient in reading this post. I look forward to seeing you in the next post. Keep supporting the HTMD Community.

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About the Author – Sujin Nelladath has over 10 years of experience in SCCM device management and Automation solutions. He writes and shares his experiences with Microsoft device management technologies, Azure, and PowerShell automation.

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