WinAudit

What WinAudit is

WinAudit is a free, open-source inventory utility for Windows that reports a computer’s configuration, hardware, and installed software. It requires no setup and can be used as a portable program. Reports can be saved as CSV, RTF, or HTML, and the product page also lists email delivery, database export, and command-line support. Parmavex Services says WinAudit has no networking capability, cannot transmit computer information, and does not send the company a copy of the data. The maker says anyone may use or distribute the software and offers a 2 MB source-code download. The listed release is WinAudit Freeware v3.4.6, with EUPL noted. The maker describes users in fields including academia, government, industry, armed services, defence, electricity generation, and policing. WinAudit is for Windows computers, and no free trial is listed. Parmavex Services says it has been trading since 1987.

Who it suits

WinAudit suits Windows users who need a no-setup inventory report, including IT and security-conscious professionals. Its listed command-line support and export options may also suit technical workflows.

Getting started

1. Visit the WinAudit product website
2. Download WinAudit Freeware v3.4.6 or the portable version
3. Run it on a Windows computer without setup
4. Generate an inventory report
5. Save the report as CSV, RTF or HTML, or use email and database export

Verdict

WinAudit provides a free way to inventory Windows computers, with several report formats and command-line support. Its no-networking design, as described by the maker, may matter to readers handling sensitive machine information.