If it fails there, the issue is with the script logic, not Intune. Where to Monitor For deeper insights, review the Intune Management Extension logs on the affected device at:
: Double-check that your detection script or file path exactly matches what the script creates. Local Testing : Run the script locally on a test machine using the PSExec tool to simulate the SYSTEM account. psexec -i -s powershell.exe
(script available at Microsoft Docs)
Understanding and Fixing Intune Error 0x8007EA61 The deployment error during Microsoft Intune Win32 app installations. It frequently crops up when administrators attempt to package and deploy unsigned scripts or automated installations using wrappers like the PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT).
Intune's parser can be sensitive to relative paths. If your installation command line uses syntax like ./Invoke-AppDeployToolkit.ps1 instead of absolute calls, the system agent may fail to parse it. How to Fix Error 0x8007ea61 Better: 4 Best Solutions 1. Enforce an Explicit Execution Policy Override 0x8007ea61 better
: Intune pushes Win32 apps using the local computer's SYSTEM account. If a script references a specific network path or user profile directory that SYSTEM cannot reach, the installation process crashes instantly.
: Manually sync the device with Intune from the Settings app or the Company Portal app. Sometimes, waiting 24 hours allows the system to automatically retry and resolve transient download issues. Troubleshooting Steps If it fails there, the issue is with
By default, Windows restricts unsigned scripts from running to prevent malware. When the IME calls a script in the local System context, the default execution policy often blocks it immediately. 2. Missing User Context (Session 0 Isolation)
Error 0x8007ea61 is a runtime execution failure. It typically presents itself within the or SCCM app workload logs ( AppWorkload.log ) immediately after an application package downloads. psexec -i -s powershell
If you have completed the steps above and still see the 0x8007ea61 error, it's time to try a more advanced method.
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