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How do I know if a remote machine is using Windows or Linux?

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Mar 15, 202669474 views

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Is there some way to run a command (such as ICMP message or another protocol), get a response from a remote machine (not on my own private local network) and analyze the message to find some evidence that this machine is running a Windows or a Linux operating system?

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It isn't definitive but nmap will do this with the command (see docs for more details) If you're running windows or want a gui, look at zenmap

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How do I know if a remote machine is using Windows or Linux?

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