Spiceworks cannot scan Vista Computers

Tested on Vista Basic and Vista Business.

When you tried to scan your network for Vista machines and get scan error (check account, password or WMI configuration), even though you already use the correct Login and Password to the Vista machine. Below article might help you to solve your problem.

How to Open SNMP Service on UDP Port 161 in Windows Firewall (Vista and Windows XP)

For Vista Users: Open Windows Firewall Settings. If you scroll through the Programs and Services selection box, you cannot find the SNMP Service check box. Therefore, you need to create it. Now click Add Port… Button (1).

Scroll the Program or port selection box until you found the SNMP Service check box (1). Now check the box, then click OK.