# Advanced Insights "Software Usage" Dashboard

*Applies to: Patch My PC Advanced Insights*

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This portlet displays statistics for **enabled** metering rules. To accurately present the metering data, you must also [enable inventory](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/asset-intelligence/configuring-asset-intelligence#to-enable-asset-intelligence-hardware-inventory-reporting-classes-from-the-asset-intelligence-home-page) of the **Installed Executable** Class from Asset Intelligence.
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<figure><img src="/files/LSaWp1ZtJxaCc6bzWbVA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Metered Software Usage</p></figcaption></figure>

This dashboard shows software usage which you have **enabled** from Configuration Manager Console. Ensure that the metering rules you have created are the correct executable name, version and language.

<figure><img src="/files/lnLRIy5OHu8TsWfCzYhx" alt=""><figcaption><p>Software Metering Rules in the ConfigMgr console</p></figcaption></figure>

You can drill further down to the individual application to see which devices and users run the app.

### Software Usage, General Tab

On this tab you can see the application you have selected and list which users have run this exe.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/2NzAQD5Qy3qtVihoPH0I" alt=""><figcaption><p>Software Metering General Tab</p></figcaption></figure>

### Software Usage, Usage Tab

This tab displays the details of the software usage.

<figure><img src="/files/1yG3k8mcptSr3DLlYhPO" alt=""><figcaption><p>Software Metering Usage Tab</p></figcaption></figure>


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