The Computer Inventory Wizard asks a series of questions to determine which of the three inventory tools is appropriate for the computer you are currently using, or the computer network to which you are currently logged on.

• The Network Tool automatically inventories all computers on a network.
• The Local Tool automatically inventories a computer locally.
• The Manual Tool is a web form into which you manually enter the information.

To run the Computer Inventory Wizard

1. In the TechAtlas Planning Center, click the Inventory tab.
2. Click Computers.
3. To begin an inventory of one or more computers, click Start Inventory Process.
4. From the list of available options, choose Wizard to be guided step-by-step through the inventory process.
5. Click Continue to proceed with the Computer Inventory Wizard.
6. The Wizard will ask a series of Yes/No questions. Click the button beside your response, then click Continue to proceed.

Each response is either followed by another Yes/No question or by further instructions on how to best proceed with your inventory. You may cancel the Computer Inventory Wizard at any time by clicking the Exit button. You may also return to a previous question by clicking the Back button.

This question assumes you’re logged on with administrator privileges to a Windows 2000 or 2003 network. The question is asking if any computers on the network, other than the network domain controller, are running any version of Windows. If you answer Yes, make sure these computers are currently logged on to the same network domain as you are.

The automated inventory tools require that the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) software be installed. WMI is already installed on Windows ME, 2000, 2003 and XP, but it must be installed manually on any Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT computers you wish to inventory.