To install Nmap on Windows, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website
First, open any web browser and visit the official Nmap website. You can do this by entering the URL “https://nmap.org/download.html” in the address bar and pressing Enter. This will take you to the Nmap download page.
Step 2: Download the Nmap installer
On the Nmap download page, you will find different options for downloading Nmap. Look for the “Windows binaries” section and click on the link labeled “nmap-7.92-setup.exe” (the version number may vary). This will initiate the download of the Nmap installer file.
Step 3: Run the installer
Once the download is complete, navigate to the location where the installer file was saved. Typically, it will be in the “Downloads” folder. Double-click on the “nmap-7.92-setup.exe” file to run it.
Step 4: Confirm system changes
When you run the Nmap installer, a User Account Control (UAC) dialog may appear, asking for confirmation to make changes to your system. Click “Yes” to proceed with the installation.
Step 5: Choose installation options
The Nmap installer will open a setup wizard. You can choose the installation options according to your preferences. By default, all the necessary components for running Nmap are selected. You can also choose to install optional tools like Zenmap (Nmap’s graphical user interface) and Ncat (a networking utility). Once you have made your selections, click “Next” to continue.
Step 6: Select installation directory
On the next screen, you can choose the directory where Nmap will be installed. The default directory is usually fine, but if you prefer a different location, you can click “Browse” and select a different folder. After selecting the installation directory, click “Install” to proceed.
Step 7: Wait for the installation to complete
The installer will now extract and install the necessary files for Nmap. This process may take a few moments. Once the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message.
Step 8: Complete the installation
Click “Finish” to exit the Nmap installer. You have now successfully installed Nmap on your Windows system.
To confirm that Nmap is installed correctly, you can open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “cmd” in the Run dialog, and pressing Enter. In the Command Prompt window, type “nmap” and press Enter. If Nmap is installed properly, you should see the Nmap command-line interface and a list of available options.
That’s it! You have now installed Nmap on your Windows system and can start using it for network scanning and security auditing purposes.