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16-Installing NMAP On Windows

This document provides a step-by-step guide for installing Nmap on Windows, including downloading the installer, running it, and completing the installation process. It also covers using Zenmap for a graphical interface, verifying the installation, and disabling the Windows Firewall before using Nmap. Additionally, it includes instructions for running a simple scan using both Command Prompt and Zenmap.

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16-Installing NMAP On Windows

This document provides a step-by-step guide for installing Nmap on Windows, including downloading the installer, running it, and completing the installation process. It also covers using Zenmap for a graphical interface, verifying the installation, and disabling the Windows Firewall before using Nmap. Additionally, it includes instructions for running a simple scan using both Command Prompt and Zenmap.

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Installing NMAP on Windows:

Step 1: Download Nmap:


o Open your browser and go to the official Nmap website:
👉 https://nmap.org/download.html
o Scroll down to the Windows section.
o Click on the link to download the "Latest stable release self-installer" (e.g., nmap-7.95-
setup.exe).

Step 2: Run the Installer:


o Once downloaded, double-click the nmap-7.95-setup.exe file.
o If prompted by Windows (User Account Control), click Run to allow it.

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Step 3: Start the Installation:
o The Nmap Setup Wizard will open.
o Click Next on the welcome screen.
o Read the license agreement.
o Click I Agree to proceed.

Step 4: Choose Components:


o By default, Nmap, Zenmap GUI, Ncat, and Ndiff are selected.
o It's recommended to keep everything selected.
o Click Next.

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Step 5: Choose Install Location:
o Select where you want to install Nmap or leave it to the default (C:\Program Files
(x86)\Nmap).
o Click Install.

Step 6: Complete Installation:


o Wait for the files to be installed.
o Once complete, click Finish.

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During Nmap installation, it will ask about installing Npcap:
o It usually happens automatically after you click Install in the Nmap installer.
o A new window for Npcap Setup will pop up separately.

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Use Zenmap:
o If you prefer a graphical interface, you can launch Zenmap (installed with Nmap).
o Search "Zenmap" in the Start Menu and open it.

Verify Installation:
o Open Command Prompt (Press Win + S, type "cmd", and hit Enter).

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Disable Windows Firewall Before Using Nmap:
Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the toggle to Off.

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Open Command Prompt:
o Press Win + S, type "cmd", and hit Enter.
o Run a Simple Scan
o To scan a single IP address, type.

Open Zenmap:
In the Target field, type the IP address you want to scan

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