Running a device scan
Running a device scan is essential in order to discover new devices. GFI EndPointSecurity enables you to search for new devices that are connected to your target computer. This enables you to add new devices as soon as they are detected on it.
Note:
A new security policy has been introduced in Microsoft Vista, Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 2008 which needs to be enabled in order for the GFI EndPointSecurity device scanner to enumerate the physical devices located on the machine.
To enable remote access to the Plug and play interface:
- Logon to the Microsoft Windows Vista, 7 or Server 2008 computer with administrative privileges
- Click Start > Run.
- Type in gpedit.msc.
- Browse to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation.
- Right click Allow remote access to the PnP interface and select Properties.
- Under the Settings tab, select the Enable option.
- Click Ok to save changes.
- Restart the computer.
To run a device scan:
- Click Scanning tab.
- From Common tasks, click Options.
- From the Options dialog, select Logon Credentials tab.
Running a device scan - Logon credentials tab
- From the Logon Credentials tab of the Options dialog, select/unselect Logon using credentials below to enable/disable use of alternate credentials.
Note
If you do not specify any logon credentials, GFI EndPointSecurity attempts to logon the target computer using the currently logged-on user.
Running a device scan - Scan device categories tab
- Click Scan Device Categories tab and select the device categories you want to include in the scan.
Running a device scan - Scan ports tab
- Click Scan Ports tab and select the connection ports you want to include in the scan.
- Click Apply and OK.
- To specify scan target computers:
- In the right pane, key in the computer name or IP address of the target computer(s) in the Scan target text box. Click New Scan to start scanning the specified computer.