SoftPerfect Network Scanner

by SoftPerfect Pty Ltdv26.9

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Powerful multipurpose network administration tool for Windows, macOS and Linux

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SoftPerfect.NetworkScanner --exact --version 26.9

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for SoftPerfect Network Scanner

SoftPerfect Network Scanner uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

netscan_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for SoftPerfect Network Scanner →

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About

This fast, highly configurable IPv4/IPv6 scanner can streamline many of your network support procedures. Its well-designed interface, light weight and portability coupled with an extensive range of options and advanced features make SoftPerfect Network Scanner an invaluable tool, whether you are a professional system administrator, someone providing occasional network maintenance, or a general user interested in computer security.

SoftPerfect Network Scanner can ping computers, scan ports, discover shared folders and retrieve practically any information about network devices via WMI, SNMP, HTTP, SSH and PowerShell. It also scans for remote services, registry, files and performance counters; offers flexible filtering and display options and exports NetScan results to a variety of formats from XML to JSON.

Key features

- Fully supports both IPv4 and IPv6 discovery.

- Performs a ping sweep and displays live devices.

- Detects hardware MAC-addresses, even across routers.

- Discovers writable and hidden shared folders.

- Detects internal and external IP addresses.

- Retrieves any system information via WMI, remote registry, file system and service manager.

- Scans for listening TCP ports, some UDP and SNMP services.

- Retrieves currently logged-on users, configured user accounts, uptime, etc.

- Supports remote SSH, PowerShell and VBScript command execution.

- Launches external third party applications.

- Supports Wake-On-LAN, remote shutdown and sending network messages.

- Exports results to HTML, XML, JSON, CSV and TXT.

- Integrates with Nmap for OS discovery, vulnerability tests, and much more.

- Can be run from a USB flash drive without installation.

Installers · v26.9

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for SoftPerfect Network Scanner.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SoftPerfect Network Scanner on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SoftPerfect.NetworkScanner --exact --version 26.9. winget downloads the installer from SoftPerfect Pty Ltd and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install SoftPerfect Network Scanner silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SoftPerfect.NetworkScanner --exact 26.9 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for SoftPerfect Network Scanner?

SoftPerfect Network Scanner uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: netscan_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall SoftPerfect Network Scanner via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id SoftPerfect.NetworkScanner --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SoftPerfect Network Scanner's Apps & Features entry.

Is SoftPerfect Network Scanner free?

SoftPerfect Network Scanner is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.softperfect.com/products/networkscanner/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does SoftPerfect Network Scanner work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls SoftPerfect Network Scanner directly from the publisher.

How do I keep SoftPerfect Network Scanner up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SoftPerfect.NetworkScanner --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of SoftPerfect Network Scanner from microsoft/winget-pkgs.