SMS: How to Enable the Software Metering Spy Window (231409)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
This article was previously published under Q231409
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

You can set the Software Metering client agent to debug mode by enabling the Software Metering Spy window. This is helpful for troubleshooting Software Metering client problems.

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WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To enable the Spy window, use the following steps:
  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
  2. Locate the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SMS\Client\Client Components\License Metering

  3. On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry value:

    Value Name: spy
    Data Type: REG_SZ
    Value: yes

  4. Quit Registry Editor.
  5. Shutdown and restart the client.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbenv kbinfo KB231409
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