The following configurations are required or recommended to inventory Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 with PlateSpin Recon:
Remote Registry services need to be turned on to allow PlateSpin Recon monitoring to function correctly.
To set the Remote Registry service to automatic start:
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In the search block; type services.msc and press Enter.
Right-click the service, then select .
Select as the startup type.
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Restart the computer to complete the changes.
Inventory with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) needs to have firewall exception rules set up.
To allow inventory with WMI:
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The dialog box is displayed.
Click the tab.
Enable the check box.
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Double-click .
The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box is displayed.
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The Inbound Rules are displayed.
Right-click the green/checked rule and select .
Click the tab.
In the area, enable .
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Repeat Step 9 through Step 12 for the green/checked Inbound Rules and .
To enable the file and printer sharing exception in Windows Firewall:
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The dialog box is displayed.
Click the tab.
Select the check box.
Click .