Free Windows Admin Tools

I think that the easiest way to understand this Zoho Corp product is by breaking down its name. The "Free" part refers to the fact that it’s offered for the great price of free – obviously. The "Windows Admin" part refers to the fact that it’s supposed to be used by IT admins to make their lives easier. And the "Tools" part refers to the fact that this product bundles together a grand total about 14 useful tools. But more about the tools later. Let’s focus on how to get started with this product first.

To get started with Free Windows Admin Tools you will have to perform three tasks. First up, you’ll have to install the application on your PC; a simple setup wizard will guide you through this step. When you’re done with that, launch the application, go to the Settings menu and add a domain name; make sure to include all the required information. And the third and final step you must go through is adding the computers you want to manage with Free Windows Admin Tools.

And now, a quick look at the 14 useful tools that are part of Free Windows Admin Tools:

Software Inventory – see what applications are installed on a remote computer.
Remote Task Manager – see what programs and processes are running on a remote computer.
Device Information – access system and hardware information about a remote computer.
Remote Device Manager – enable/disable, update or uninstall devices attached to a remote computer.
Hard Disk Space Detector – see how much storage space is used and how much storage space is available on a remote computer.
Network Share Browser – view what files and folders are shared by a remote computer.
Local Users and Groups – retrieve information about local users and groups on a remote computer.
Currently Logged On User – see which users is logged in on a remote computer.
Laptop Battery power – view battery details for a remote laptop.
Shutdown / Restart – shutdown or restart a remote computer.
Wake On Lan – boot up machines connected to the local network.
Remote Command Prompt – open the command prompt on a remote computer and execute processes on that computer.
GPO Update – remotely update Group Policy Objects.
Join / Unjoin Computer – move a computer from a domain/workgroup to another.

If you’re a Windows admin, you’re very well advised to go get Free Windows Admin Tools. Its 14 useful tools are sure to make your life easier.