Managing devices effectively requires accurate and detailed inventory data. Microsoft Intune makes this easier with the Properties Catalog, a powerful feature that allows IT admins to collect and report on hardware and software details directly from enrolled endpoints. By leveraging Intune device inventory through the Properties Catalog, organizations can track compliance, monitor configurations, and generate insights for troubleshooting and reporting. This guide walks you through how to set up and use the Intune Properties Catalog to strengthen your overall Intune reporting strategy.
Available Intune Properties Catalog categories
Intune Properties Catalog provides a centralized way to collect detailed hardware, software, operating system, and security-related inventory information from managed Windows devices. You can select specific property categories based on your inventory requirements instead of relying only on the standard device hardware information available in Intune.
| Property Category | What it provides |
|---|---|
| Application Properties | Provides detailed information about applications installed on Windows devices, including app name, version, publisher, architecture, and installation scope. |
| Registry | Provides information from selected Windows Registry data that can be used for device inventory and configuration visibility. |
| Battery | Provides battery-related information that can help identify battery status and hardware details on supported devices. |
| BIOS Info | Provides BIOS information such as the BIOS identifier and related software element details, useful for hardware and firmware inventory. |
| CPU | Provides processor information that can be used to identify and inventory the CPU hardware in Windows devices. |
| Disk Drive | Provides information about physical disks, including drive identifiers and other disk hardware details. |
| Encryptable Volume | Provides information about encryptable volumes, including BitLocker protection status, encryption method, and encryption percentage. |
| Local AI Agent (Preview) | Helps identify local AI agents running on Windows devices. Microsoft specifically documents this category for discovering local AI agents such as OpenClaw. |
| Logical Drive | Provides information about logical drives and their identifiers, helping with storage inventory. |
| Memory Info | Provides information about the device’s installed memory, useful for hardware inventory and capacity analysis. |
| Network Adapter | Provides information about network adapters and their identifiers, useful for network hardware inventory and troubleshooting. |
| OS Version | Provides operating system version information for Windows devices, useful for tracking Windows versions and build information. |
| SIM Info | Provides information about supported SIM/eSIM hardware, including the Windows eSIM ID. |
| System Enclosure | Provides information about the physical system enclosure, including the device serial number. |
| System Info | Provides general system information such as the computer name, hardware manufacturer, hardware model, processor architecture, and system UUID. |
| Time | Provides basic time-related information from the Windows device. |
| TPM | Provides information about the device’s Trusted Platform Module (TPM), useful for hardware and security inventory. |
| Video Controller | Provides information about the device’s video/graphics controller for hardware inventory. |
| Windows QFE | Provides information about installed Windows Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates/hotfixes, including the hotfix ID. |
How to Check Device Inventory for a Device from Intune
You can view detailed device properties in Intune by navigating to the Device Resource Explorer under Devices > Windows > [Device Name] > Monitor > Device Inventory. This blade provides hardware and software inventory data for individual endpoints, helping administrators track compliance and troubleshoot effectively.
Supported platforms & Requirements
Device Inventory is currently supported on devices running Windows 10 and later. Inventory is only supported on the following minimum Windows versions:
- Windows 11, version 24H2
- Windows 11, version 23H2 (22631.2506 or later) with KB5031455
- Windows 11, version 22H2 (22621.2215 or later) with KB5029351
- Windows 11, version 21H2 (22000.2713 or later) with KB5034121
- Windows 10, version 22H2 (19045.3393 or later) with KB5030211
- Windows 10, version 21H2 (19044.3393 or later) with KB5030211
The device inventory feature is part of the core Intune plan and doesn’t require any additional license.
Step by Step: Create an Intune Properties Catalog Profile
To enable inventory collection, you must create an Intune Properties Catalog profile and assign the policy to the devices from which you want to gather inventory data
Follow the steps below to create a profile for the Intune properties catalog.
- On the Microsoft Intune admin center, navigate to Devices> Windows > Configuration
- Click on +Create link
- Select the following details in the Create a profile flyer window.
- Platform: Windows 10 and later
- Profile type: Properties catalog
- Click on Create
- Enter the following details in the Basics page.
- Name: Enter a meaningful name for the profile
- Description: Enter a meaningful description to easily understand the purpose of the profile.
- Click on Next
- On the Configuration properties page, select Add properties
- Expand the categories in the Properties picker page
- Select the properties you would like to collect the inventory for
- Click on Select
For each category, the mandatory properties will be selected automatically when you select any property in that category. For example, the Instance name in the Battery category will be selected automatically when you select the Serial number.
- You are now back to the Configuration Properties page. Review the details and click on Next
If you selected Registry under Configuration, you’ll see an additional screen where you can specify the registry details to collect.
On the Assignments page, assign the profile to an Entra ID User or Device Group / All Users / All Devices as per your requirements. Click on Next to move to the next page.
On the Review + create page, review the details and select Create to complete the policy creation process.
The policy is now created and applied to the devices. It may take up to 24 hours before the initial device inventory is collected from the devices. You will see the information in the Device Resource Explorer once inventory data is reported to Microsoft Intune.
How Intune Device Inventory Works Behind the Scenes
When device inventory collection is enabled in Intune, the Microsoft Device Inventory Agent is automatically installed on managed endpoints. This agent runs as a Windows service, visible in the Services console, and is responsible for gathering hardware and software inventory data for reporting and compliance.
When the Microsoft Device Inventory Agent is installed, it creates a folder at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Device Inventory Agents. Within this directory, log files are stored under the Logs sub-folder. Administrators can review these logs to troubleshoot issues related to Intune device inventory collection. In addition, the same logs are automatically included as part of Intune Diagnostics, making them accessible for deeper analysis and support.
Conclusion
Collecting device inventory through the Intune Properties Catalog provides IT admins with a reliable way to track hardware and software details across managed endpoints. By enabling this feature, organizations gain deeper visibility into compliance, configuration, and troubleshooting data without requiring additional licensing. With step‑by‑step setup and built‑in reporting, the Properties Catalog strengthens Intune’s role as a central hub for modern device management.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Intune Properties Catalog used for?
The Properties Catalog allows administrators to collect detailed hardware and software inventory data from enrolled Windows devices, improving compliance monitoring and troubleshooting.
Which platforms support device inventory collection?
Inventory is supported on Windows 10 (21H2 and 22H2) and Windows 11 (21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2), provided the required cumulative updates (KBs) are installed.
Do I need an extra license to use this feature?
No. Device inventory collection is included in the core Intune plan and does not require any additional licensing.
How long does it take for inventory data to appear?
After creating and assigning a Properties Catalog profile, it may take up to 24 hours for the initial inventory data to be collected and reported.
Where can I view collected inventory data?
You can access inventory details via the Device Resource Explorer in the Intune admin center under Devices > Windows > Device Name > Monitor > Device Inventory.
How can I troubleshoot inventory collection issues?
Check the Microsoft Device Inventory Agent service on the endpoint and review logs located at:C:\Program Files\Microsoft Device Inventory Agents\Logs.
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