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Autoscan network for Windows Version

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by sprocket

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Is there any freeware on the net that I could use to Scan our network to report all the PCs running Windows, the Version they are using and the service pack of the machine.

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by joematus

You can always try nmap(freeware), which has an option to determine the OS of the scanned systems (http://www.insecure.org/nmap/index.html). It can scan whole networks and is ported to many operating systems. I don't think it will be able to detect an Windows XP with Service Pack 2 yet.

Hope this helps

by sprocket

Unless im looking at the wrong this, this looks a little complex. I ideally after something fast and wont take up much time. ie download and click go.

by joematus

It's not that complicated. You install it and use the gui or from a command line type:

nmap -sT -O 198.168.1.1-254

This will scan the address range of 198.168.1.1 to
198.168.1.254. It's that simple.

by smight

Without a doubt, go to www.gfi.com and download their LANguard Netowrk Security Scanner. It is a full verion and free to use for 30 days or someting. After that it has reduced functionality unless you buy it. It iwll easily tell you your machine names and IPs and a whole bunch of other stuff if you want it to. We LOVE using LANGuard at our customer sites for eaxctly this.

Hope this helps,
Chris Britt

by smight

Sprocket,

Will you please check out GFI and then rate my previous answer? I think you will fall in love with this software tool and I am sure it will solve your problem.

Thanks,
Chris Britt

by sprocket

I have been checking this out and love the automatic Lan updates as well. Thank you, now i dont have to leave my desk.

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