Shared PCs have become an integral part of many organizations, and with the increasing adoption of cloud-based email services like Microsoft Outlook, there is a growing need to ensure that these shared PCs are secure and managed effectively. One aspect of securing shared PCs is disabling the “Cached Exchange Mode” feature in Outlook, which can help prevent data leaks and improve overall security. In this blog post, we will explore whether Intune configuration policies are available for disabling Cached Exchange Mode on shared PCs.

The question of disabling Cached Exchange Mode on shared PCs has been a topic of discussion on various online forums and communities. On a recent Microsoft Tech Community post, a user named martinfalisse asked if there was an Intune configuration policy available to disable Cached Exchange Mode for shared PCs. The user noted that while there is a user policy available to do so, they need a policy for shared PCs.

Several other users responded to the question, providing their insights and experiences. Adrian645 mentioned that while there is no built-in Intune policy to disable Cached Exchange Mode for shared PCs, it is possible to create a custom policy using the Microsoft Graph API. Joao_Guimaraes suggested that martinfalisse reach out to Microsoft Support for assistance with creating the policy.

The Intune Support Team also chimed in on the discussion, confirming that there is no built-in Intune policy to disable Cached Exchange Mode for shared PCs. However, they provided a PowerShell script that can be used to create a custom policy. ScottSawyer also contributed to the conversation by mentioning that he had successfully created a custom policy using the Microsoft Graph API.

In summary, while there is no built-in Intune policy available to disable Cached Exchange Mode for shared PCs, it is possible to create a custom policy using the Microsoft Graph API or PowerShell script. Organizations that rely on shared PCs can benefit from disabling this feature to improve security and prevent data leaks.

To create a custom Intune policy to disable Cached Exchange Mode for shared PCs, organizations can follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new Intune policy

Organizations can create a new Intune policy by navigating to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center and clicking on “Policy” in the left navigation menu. From there, they can click on “New Policy” and select “Microsoft Outlook” as the platform.

Step 2: Add the policy settings

In the policy settings, organizations can add the following settings to disable Cached Exchange Mode for shared PCs:

Setting 1: DisableCachedExchangeMode

Value: true

Setting 2: AllowCachedExchangeModeOverride

Value: false

Step 3: Save and deploy the policy

After adding the policy settings, organizations can save the policy and deploy it to their Intune-enrolled devices. They can do this by clicking on “Save” and then “Deploy” in the Intune admin center.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while there is no built-in Intune policy available to disable Cached Exchange Mode for shared PCs, organizations can create a custom policy using the Microsoft Graph API or PowerShell script. By disabling this feature, organizations can improve security and prevent data leaks on their shared PCs. We hope this information helps organizations that rely on shared PCs to better manage and secure their devices.