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I would like to scan the network to make sure every machine has all the
hotfixes and patchs - Is this possible and can I extend it to check for other
kinds of software like gator and spyware. Once it scans the network I would
like to save info mation to an access db like :machine name missing hotfix
kbxxxxx and gator is installed
 
I would like to scan the network to make sure every machine has all the
hotfixes and patchs - Is this possible and can I extend it to check for other
kinds of software like gator and spyware. Once it scans the network I would
like to save info mation to an access db like :machine name missing hotfix
kbxxxxx and gator is installed
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Have a look at the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyser
(http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx). It can
scan any computer on your network for missing hotfixes and patches, not
only for Windows but also for SQL Server, IIS, Office... It also looks for
potential security holes in the computer's configuration.

The help files as well as this white paper
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsawp.mspx describe in
more details what it does and how it does it which may help if you really
want to roll your own tool.

You may also find interresting these other tools:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/Security/tools/default.mspx

Detecting spyware, adware and viruses is another problem. I'm afraid you'll
have to install specialized software on each of your computer.
 
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