What it does
Your technician has asked you to run this quick Windows scan. It usually takes about 30-60 seconds and does not install anything on your computer.
Key points
- Collects basic computer health and hardware details for your technician.
- Helps us quote, troubleshoot, plan upgrades, or confirm compatibility.
- Does not read your documents, emails, photos, browser history, or passwords.
Windows 10 / 11 • No installation required • Privacy safe hardware audit
How to run it
Follow these steps after downloading the file. Nothing needs to be installed.
- Open Downloads: Open your Downloads folder and double-click ClientAuditTool.exe.
- Allow if prompted: If Windows shows Windows protected your PC, choose More info, then Run anyway.
- Start the audit: Read the short screen that appears, then click Start Audit.
- Wait briefly: Leave the window open while the scan runs. This usually takes about 30-60 seconds.
- Finish: When the confirmation message appears, click OK. Your technician can then review the result.
If Windows shows a warning
You may see a blue screen saying Windows protected your PC. This is not a virus warning. Windows often shows this for new or low-volume software that has not yet built up Microsoft SmartScreen reputation.
- Click More info near the bottom of the blue warning screen.
- Click Run anyway.
- Only continue if you downloaded the file from the WaTo Consulting link above.
What it collects
It does scan:
- Hardware details such as CPU, RAM, disk and graphics.
- Your Windows version and basic system settings.
- Antivirus and security status.
- Send the audit result securely to your WaTo technician.
It does NOT scan:
- Your personal files or documents.
- Emails, photos, browser history or saved passwords.
- Background software installation on your computer.
- Unnecessary personal data storage.
Ready to run the audit? Download the tool above, run it once, and leave the rest with WaTo Consulting.
