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LanSweeper - free inventory of network devices and software

One of the best free network hardware and software inventory applications out there is LanSweeper. Recently, they have begun to offer a free edition.

What does it do for you? Lansweeper is a powerful freeware solution (without any embedded ads) that performs a  complete software, hardware, computer inventory of your windows network.

Here are the features of LanSweeper:

• Automatic computer inventory of all your Windows clients.
• No need to install an agent on your workstations. Scanning is triggered when a user logs on.
• Active Directory user and computer details.
• Reports on custom Registry Keys and custom File Information.
• Find unauthorised software, unknown processes, browser hijacks.
• Scan used software, track licenses.
• Build you own custom reports.
• All information is stored in SQL server (or in the free SQL Express version)

You can download LanSweeper for free at this website.

Free Network Security Scanner from GFI LanGuard

Like free tools? Who doesn’t! GFI, the makers of the very popular network security scanner, are now offering a free version LANguard!

LANguard performs:

• Vulnerability scanning
• Patch Management
• Network Auditing
• And More…

Download the FREE GFI LANguard (5 IP Edition) Here!