# Manage Software Assets

The Manage Software Assets page allows you to selectively manage the software programs installed on your computers.

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Usage Stats detects pre-defined products supported by Deep Freeze Cloud, as well as any other software installed on the managed computers. For a list of pre-defined products, go to [Pre-defined Products Supported by Usage Stats](/deep-freeze-cloud/usage-stats/pre-defined-products-supported-by-usage-stats.md).
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Complete the following steps to configure the details of each software program:

1. Go to *Usage Stats > Manage Software Assets*.
2. Click *Edit Software List*.
3. Select or specify values for the following:
   * Manage – select the software program to be managed by Usage Stats.
   * Product Name – the name is not editable.
   * License Type – select whether the license is by Node, User, Concurrent or Freeware.
   * License Term – select whether the license is Perpetual or Subscription.
   * Valid Until – if you select Subscription license term, specify the date when the subscription expires.
   * Licenses – specify the number of licenses.
   * License Keys – specify the license keys for the particular program selected.
   * Description – enter a description of maximum 500 words. The Description is optional.
   * Tags – add a Tag to the particular software program.
4. Click *Save*.

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Usage Stats has the following scan frequency:

* 1st Scan – 5 minutes after Usage Stats Service is installed.
* Ongoing Scans – every 24 hours.
* Re-scan – when the policy is reapplied.
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When the title of the *Product Name* column is clicked, the Managed Software is sorted alphabetically first followed by the unmanaged software.
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