How to Check SIL Framework Settings in Regedit

The Software Inventory Logging (SIL) framework in Windows Server collects data about installed Microsoft software and sends regular reports to an aggregation server. This guide shows the exact Windows Registry (Regedit) path where you can inspect, verify, and modify your registered SIL framework configuration settings.

The SIL Registry Location

To inspect the registered SIL framework settings, open the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) and navigate to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SoftwareInventoryLogging

Key Registry Values to Inspect

Within the SoftwareInventoryLogging key, you will find several DWORD and String values that define how the framework behaves:

• CollectionState: A DWORD value that determines whether SIL is actively collecting data. A value of 1 indicates that logging is running (started), while 0 indicates it is stopped.
• CollectionHour: A DWORD value specifying the hour of the day (in 24-hour UTC format, 0–23) when the daily inventory collection task runs.
• TargetUri: A String (REG_SZ) value containing the HTTPS endpoint of the SIL Aggregator server where the inventory payload is transmitted.
• CertificateThumbprint: A String (REG_SZ) value representing the SSL/TLS certificate thumbprint used to authenticate and encrypt communications with the TargetUri aggregator.

Inspecting Settings via PowerShell

While Regedit allows direct inspection of these registry keys, you can also view these exact values in a clean format using PowerShell. Run the following command with administrator privileges:

Get-SilLogging

This cmdlet queries the same registry path and displays the current state, collection schedule, and target aggregator details configured on the server.