Free PC health check for workforce laptops

Scan up to 26 security, software, hardware, and permission checks on Windows devices. Get a clear device health and security report through the wAnywhere portal, without manually checking every system.

  • Audit workforce devices for security and compliance gaps
  • Check software, hardware, security settings, and user permissions
  • Identify devices that may need maintenance, configuration changes, or replacement
  • Review device-level audit results through the wAnywhere portal

Free forever. No credit card required. A business email is required to sign in, receive access to the application, and sync audit results with the wAnywhere portal.

Overview

What Is A System Audit Tool?

A system audit tool scans the software, hardware, security configuration, and supported permissions of a computer and reports the results in one place. It can help IT and security teams check whether protections such as disk encryption, firewall, third-party antivirus, EDR, VPN, screen lock, password policies, and system integrity controls are configured as expected. It can also provide information about CPU usage, memory, disk status, battery health, network latency, and connected USB devices.

26 checks

The wAnywhere System Audit Tool provides up to 26 checks on Windows, with the exact number varying by operating system because user permission checks differ across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

The audit also collects additional device inventory information, including hostname, operating system, architecture, uptime, RAM, CPU, device model, patch dates, IP information, Wi-Fi signal, geolocation, and a device fingerprint.

  • Hostname
  • Operating system
  • Architecture
  • Uptime
  • RAM
  • CPU
  • Device model
  • Patch dates
  • IP information
  • Wi-Fi signal
  • Geolocation
  • Device fingerprint

The result is a central view of device configuration and health that can help IT teams identify systems requiring further investigation or action.

The Problem

Why Regular Device Audits Matter

  • Unpatched Systems

    Outdated operating systems and applications may leave devices exposed to known vulnerabilities. Patch management checks help teams identify systems where updates may require attention.

  • Disabled Security Protections

    Firewalls, antivirus, encryption, screen locks, and other controls may be disabled or incorrectly configured. A system audit helps identify missing or inactive protections.

  • Limited Endpoint Visibility

    Remote, hybrid, and distributed teams may use different devices, networks, and working environments. A central audit report gives IT teams a clearer view of device configuration and health.

  • Manual Audit Work

    Checking devices individually and maintaining spreadsheets can take significant time. Automated audit results provide a more consistent way to review device status across the workforce.

With wAnywhere, teams can establish a repeatable process for checking workforce device health and security configuration.

IT team reviewing workforce device health and security on a central dashboard
What We Check

System Audit Parameters We Check

One scan brings software, security, hardware, performance, and user permission checks together.

The exact number of checks varies by operating system.

Windows Up to 26 checks
macOS Up to 24 checks
Linux Up to 23 checks

Software and Security Parameters

The System Software Audit includes:

  • Disk Encryption Whether device storage encryption is enabled
  • Screensaver Whether a screensaver is enabled
  • Screen Lock Whether screen lock is enabled
  • Auto Lock Whether automatic locking is enabled with a timeout of 15 minutes or less
  • Wi Fi Connection The network connection used by the device
  • Firewall Whether the device firewall is enabled
  • Antivirus** Whether third-party antivirus protection is installed
  • EDR Solutions Whether an endpoint detection and response solution is present
  • VPN Connection Whether the device is connected through a VPN
  • Patch Management Whether operating system patches are current
  • Password Policies Whether required password controls are configured
  • Administrator Privileges Whether users have administrator level access
  • System Integrity Whether system integrity checks identify concerns

**Antivirus note: On Windows, Microsoft Defender alone does not satisfy the third-party antivirus check.

Hardware and Performance Parameters

The tool also checks hardware and performance indicators, including:

  • Network Latency Potential network performance issues
  • CPU Usage High processor usage and resource pressure
  • Battery Health Battery condition and potential replacement needs
  • Memory Usage High memory consumption and performance limitations
  • Disk Status Storage health and available disk capacity
  • USB Devices Connected USB devices and peripheral visibility

User Permissions Checks

User permission checks vary by operating system.

Windows

  • Task Manager
  • Registry Editor
  • PowerShell
  • Command Prompt
  • File Explorer
  • Control Panel
  • USB Access

macOS

  • Activity Monitor
  • Terminal
  • System Preferences
  • Finder
  • USB Access

Linux

  • System Monitor
  • File Manager
  • System Settings
  • USB Access
The Report

What Does a System Audit Report Include?

After a scan, the application presents audit information across system, patch, network, hardware, and permission areas.

The report can include:

  • Device identification details
  • Operating system and architecture
  • System configuration
  • Disk encryption status
  • Firewall status
  • Antivirus status
  • EDR status
  • VPN status
  • Screen lock and auto lock configuration
  • Password policy status
  • Administrator privilege information
  • Patch management status
  • System integrity information
  • CPU usage
  • Memory usage
  • Battery health
  • Disk status
  • Network latency
  • Connected USB devices
  • Network information
  • Wi-Fi signal information
  • Public IP and geolocation information
  • Device inventory information
  • User permission results
  • Overall hardware health indicators
  • Security and compliance observations

Software and permission checks are displayed as pass or fail results. Hardware checks show measured values together with healthy or unhealthy indicators.

Clicking a software check opens additional information, including an explanation, OS-specific fix steps, and an option to re-scan.

How It Works

How the Device Health Check Works

Run a system audit in three simple steps.

  1. Download and Install

    Download the wAnywhere System Audit application and install it on a supported device.

    The application is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux builds, with operating-system support depending on the current application package.

    Windows installation requires administrator rights because the application uses a per-machine installation.

    • Windows
    • macOS
    • Linux

  2. Run the Automatic Device Scan

    Start the application and sign in to begin the audit.

    The scan checks supported software, security, hardware, network, and permission parameters. A typical full scan takes approximately 1–2 minutes, although the duration can be longer when system update, storage health, or network checks take additional time.

    The scan can complete locally without an internet connection. Some information, such as public IP, geolocation, network latency, Wi-Fi signal, and certain patch information, requires network connectivity.

    If the device is offline, the scan can still complete and the results are saved locally until they can be synced.

  3. Review the Report

    Once the scan is complete, review the results through the wAnywhere portal.

    Use the report to identify:

    • Security configuration gaps
    • Hardware and performance concerns
    • Permission issues
    • Patch-related issues
    • Devices that may need maintenance
    • Devices that may require configuration changes
Privacy

What the Tool Reads and What It Never Reads

The wAnywhere System Audit Tool is designed to assess device configuration and hardware health. It is not intended to monitor the content of an employee's work.

What the Tool Reads

The tool reads supported device configuration and hardware information, including:

  • Disk encryption status
  • Firewall status
  • Antivirus and EDR status
  • Password policy configuration
  • Screen lock and auto lock settings
  • Operating system version
  • Patch status
  • CPU usage
  • Memory usage
  • Disk status
  • Battery health
  • Network latency
  • Connected peripherals
  • Network connection information
  • Supported user permission information

The audit also collects certain device inventory and network information required for the report.

What the Tool Does Not Need to Read

The system audit does not need to inspect:

  • Screen contents
  • Screenshots or video
  • Keystrokes
  • File contents
  • Documents
  • Personal data inside files
  • Browsing history
  • Application usage
  • Email content
  • Chat messages

The audit focuses on supported device settings, configuration, permissions, and hardware telemetry rather than inspecting the content of an employee's work.

Data Storage and Access

The System Audit Tool stores some information locally and syncs authenticated audit results with the wAnywhere platform.

On the Device

The application stores information such as:

  • Login session information
  • The latest scan payload
  • Last daily audit date
  • Application version
  • Application logs
  • Device identification information

In the wAnywhere Platform

For authenticated users, audit results are sent to the wAnywhere API so they can be accessed through the wAnywhere portal.

The uploaded information can include:

  • User identity information
  • Organisation and department
  • Host and operating system information
  • Hardware information
  • Audit results
  • Network information
  • Permission results

Access to synced audit information requires a wAnywhere account login.

Report retention and server-side deletion policies should be confirmed in the applicable wAnywhere privacy or platform policy before publishing specific retention periods.

Compatibility

System Requirements and Supported Platforms

The wAnywhere System Audit Tool is designed for workforce laptops and desktops.

Windows

  • Windows 10 and Windows 11
  • 64-bit systems
  • Administrator rights required for installation
  • Command Prompt and PowerShell must be available for the scan to complete
  • Current application version: 1.1.0
  • Build: 101014

macOS

  • macOS 11 Big Sur and later
  • Intel and Apple Silicon
  • Current application version: 1.1.0
  • Build: 101014

Linux

  • Linux packaging is available through AppImage and Debian packages.
  • The current implementation primarily supports environments using GNOME, NetworkManager, UFW, and apt/dnf-based package management.

Processor

The application requires a 64-bit processor. Apple Silicon is supported on macOS.

RAM and Disk Space

No product-defined minimum RAM or disk-space requirement is currently specified.

Administrator Rights

Windows installation requires administrator rights.

Some Windows checks, including BitLocker, firewall, system integrity, and USB policy checks, can provide more accurate results when the application has elevated permissions.

On macOS, the application is not sandboxed. Certain configuration-related operations may require an administrator password, while scanning itself does not require the application to launch as root.

Linux can run as a normal user. Root or sudo access is recommended for certain firewall and disk-health checks.

Internet Connection

An internet connection is required for:

  • Initial sign-in
  • Session refresh
  • Uploading audit results to wAnywhere
  • Certain network-based metrics
  • Some operating system update checks

An internet connection is not required to complete the local scan.

If synchronization fails because the device is offline, the scan remains saved locally. The application does not currently maintain an automatic retry queue.

Deployment

Deploying Across Your Fleet

For a single device, the application can be downloaded and installed directly.

For larger deployments, IT teams may need to distribute the application across multiple workforce devices and consolidate results through the wAnywhere portal.

The current application documentation does not confirm support for specific enterprise deployment methods such as:

  • Silent installation
  • Group Policy deployment
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Mobile Device Management platforms
  • Remote software distribution
  • Command-line installation
  • Bulk deployment
  • Automatic application updates

Contact the wAnywhere team for current deployment options and enterprise deployment requirements.

Portal

Centralised Device Visibility

Authenticated users can review audit results through the wAnywhere portal.

This provides a central place to review device health and configuration information rather than relying entirely on individual device checks.

Use audit results to identify devices with:

  • Missing security controls
  • Configuration issues
  • Hardware concerns
  • Performance issues
  • Permission-related findings
Cadence

Recommended Reaudit Frequency

Regular audits can help teams identify changes in device configuration and health.

Routine office use

For routine office use, organisations may choose to run audits every two to three weeks.

Sensitive information

Devices handling regulated, customer, or sensitive information may require more frequent checks based on the organisation's internal security requirements.

An additional audit may be useful when:

  • A device shows performance problems
  • A device is reassigned to another employee
  • A device is returned from repair
  • A security configuration changes
  • A major operating system update is installed
  • A device begins handling sensitive information
  • An employee moves from office work to remote work
Stakeholders

Insights for Every Stakeholder

CIO
For CIOs
Workforce device health

Get a clearer view of workforce device health and configuration. Use audit information to support hardware refresh decisions, technology planning, and IT investment discussions.

CISO
For CISOs
Security and compliance

Identify missing or inactive security controls across workforce devices. Use audit results to support security reviews, compliance preparation, and endpoint risk management.

ITM
For IT Managers and System Administrators
One place to review

Reduce manual checks and review software, hardware, network, configuration, and permission information in one place.

OPS
For Business and Operations Leaders
Operational readiness

Understand whether workforce devices are ready to support daily operations and identify potential device-related issues that may affect productivity.

Industries

Industries That Need Regular Device Audits

📞

BPO and Contact Centres

BPO and contact centre teams often handle customer information through distributed workforces. Device audits can help organisations review encryption, screen lock, antivirus, firewall, USB, permissions, and other supported security configurations across workforce devices.

Audit results can also support internal security reviews, client questionnaires, and compliance preparation.

💻

IT and ITES

Distributed IT teams may work across different networks, locations, and hardware environments. Regular audits can help teams maintain visibility into patch status, encryption, system integrity, permissions, and device performance.

🏦

BFSI

Banks, financial institutions, and insurance organisations use devices to access sensitive financial and customer information. System audits can help teams review relevant encryption, access, security software, patch, and configuration controls.

🏥

Healthcare

Healthcare organisations may use workforce devices to access sensitive patient and operational information. System audits can help verify that supported security configurations and access controls are in place without requiring manual inspection of every device.

Next Step

Go Beyond Device Checks With Endpoint Security

A system audit provides visibility into device configuration and health. Endpoint security provides broader protection and control across the device environment.

Use the System Audit Tool to identify configuration gaps, then explore wAnywhere Endpoint Security for wider endpoint visibility and security controls.

Endpoint Security can help organisations:

  • Strengthen endpoint security controls
  • Monitor endpoint security status
  • Identify connected devices
  • Support security and compliance policies
  • Improve visibility across remote and hybrid teams
  • Manage security risks across the wider device environment

You can also explore:

  • USB Detection and Device Control
  • Bluetooth Detection
  • SSID Monitoring
  • AI Powered Security and Compliance
Preview

Sample Device Health Report

See what a device audit report can include before installing the application.

The sample report should show a complete device audit with:

  • Device information
  • Software and hardware details
  • Security configuration status
  • Encryption and firewall status
  • Antivirus and EDR information
  • Patch and password policy status
  • CPU and memory usage
  • Battery and disk health
  • Network information
  • Connected USB devices
  • User permission results
  • Overall hardware health indicators
  • Pass and fail findings
  • Recommended OS-specific fix steps
Compliance

Security and Compliance

wAnywhere supports organisations that need stronger visibility into workforce device security and compliance.

ISO 27001

ISO 27001 provides a framework for managing information security risks. Device audit information can support evidence collection for relevant endpoint security controls.

SOC 2

SOC 2 evaluates controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. Device health reports can support internal control reviews where endpoint configuration is within scope.

GDPR

GDPR requires organisations to protect personal data and apply appropriate security measures. Device audits can help organisations review relevant security configurations on devices that process personal information.

HIPAA

HIPAA requires appropriate safeguards for protected health information. Device audits can help healthcare organisations review encryption, access control and security configuration on relevant devices.

Checklist

Device Audit Checklist

Use this checklist to review the basic security and health condition of a workforce device.

  1. Confirm the device is assigned to the correct employee
  2. Record the device name and model
  3. Check the operating system version
  4. Confirm operating system patches are current
  5. Verify disk encryption is enabled
  6. Confirm the firewall is active
  7. Check whether third-party antivirus protection is installed
  8. Confirm EDR protection is available where required
  9. Verify VPN configuration where required
  10. Check screen lock settings
  11. Check automatic lock settings
  12. Review password policy configuration
  13. Identify users with administrator privileges
  14. Review system integrity information
  15. Check CPU usage
  16. Check memory usage
  17. Review battery health
  18. Check disk status and available storage
  19. Review network latency
  20. Identify connected USB devices
  21. Review supported user permission controls
  22. Record the audit date
  23. Assign follow-up actions for identified issues
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