On Tue Aug 31 2004 at 12:51, Mara Fernandez wrote:

> I have a problem with the OS detection and other information. When i use
> tools like GFI Languard, Retina or other, the tool detect the OS of the
> machines, some Reg Information, packages installed, services that are
> running etc....without the help of a specific user with a right password,

I guess that those softwares uses the Windows credential of the
current user. i.e. you must have "administrator" privilege on the
whole network.

> but, when i use nesssus i can't get the same information in the same
> machines.

You will have the same information if you give a login & password for
an administrator account.

> For example, with the option OS detection (or the option -O in
> Nmap).

There is no relationship between TCP/IP fingerprinting and registry
digging.

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