Intune Endpoint Manager\SCCM - Remove unused applications (Google, FireFox etc.)

Ben Woodman 106 Reputation points
2022-04-01T10:35:50.053+00:00

Hi,

I was wondering is someone had any ideas for the below question, anything will be great.

We need a solution that will monitor application usage and then remove the application if not used for a set period of time.

For example, if FireFox is not used for 3 months or so then uninstall the application, it means we can keep more on top of the security of our devices (FireFox updates when opened and closed etc. - If not used then it will not update) but also means we can keep on top of licenses if a licensed application is not used we SCCM or Intune will remove the application.

I am asking regarding SCCM and Intune but if there is another 3rd party solution or plugin then please do let me know.

Kind regards,
Ben

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  1. Garth 5,801 Reputation points
    2022-04-04T02:19:23.067+00:00

    Which do you have intune or sccm, there is a big difference? Which 3rd party tools have you looked at so far? Have you looked at software metering in sccm?

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  2. Rita Hu -MSFT 9,641 Reputation points
    2022-04-11T01:46:30.16+00:00

    @Ben Woodman
    I found the following guild and Hope the above will be helpful.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/mem/configmgr/apps/deploy-use/monitor-app-usage-with-software-metering?redirectedfrom=MSDN
    https://www.mroenborg.com/automatically-create-device-collections-based-on-software-meetering-rules/

    Note that the second link is not from MS, just for your reference. Please follow the links and check whether it is helpful.

    Looking forward for your feedback.

    Have a great day.

    Regards,
    Rita


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