Try psinfo -s in a batch file. A lot cheaper than SCOM, although it may not be detailed enough for you :->
It definitely tells you what's installed though. _____ From: Osama Salah [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 February 2008 10:04 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Software Inventory Hi, we have pretty much used every SMS version ever made and it always ends up that the system just collects dust at some point and get disconnected. The same happened to SMS 2003. Now the helpdesk people have risen again from the dead and are asking if it's possible to scan desktops and report on what software is installed on them and maybe even if it's being used or not. I'm not sure if I should give Systems Configuration Manager a try or just look for a dedicated relatively inexpensive tool that does just what they want. Implementing SCM wouldn't cost me anything, its already part of our MS Enterprise agreement. Should I try SCM? Would it work OK on an ESX VM? (I know M$ won't support it but performance wise, would that be an option? regards Osama Salah _____ Disclaimer:This communication contains information that is confidential and may also be legally privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient,disclosure, copying, distribution or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this communication or the information in it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender by return email, delete it from your system and destroy any copies. _____ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
