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Bundled installation reference

Package deployment and first launch reference, read alongside the current 4.1.0 wizard guide.

MSP4.1.0
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This reference is bundled with the 4.1.0 engine and may retain earlier UI terminology. Use the current 4.1.0 installation/security guides for the new wizard and activation steps. Its procedures apply to MSP; use the separate Free or Professional guide for those editions.

Use the approved 4.1.0 installer for your edition and confirm the version shown in the installed application. Published package availability is shown in Downloads & beta access.

Installation & Prerequisites

Windows MSI installation, dependencies, security storage, and first-run checks
ITAuditFactory ISO 27001 Audit Toolkit 4.1.0

Supported host

Run the toolkit on a managed Windows administrative workstation or server under the authorized audit operator account. Windows PowerShell 5.1 remains supported; PowerShell 7 is preferred where modern modules require it.

Prerequisites

FeatureRequirement
Windows/AD/GPOWindows PowerShell, CIM/WSMan/WMI/AD/GPMC as applicable.
LinuxWindows OpenSSH client; Linux assessment must be explicitly enabled.
VMwarePowerShell 7 and VMware/VCF PowerCLI.
Entra/M365Microsoft Graph PowerShell modules and delegated authorization.
Network/StorageOutbound management/API connectivity and vendor credentials/API key.

First run

  1. Install the MSI.
  2. Accept the disclaimer.
  3. Open Settings and choose an EFS-capable Evidence Root.
  4. Use Repair All Prerequisites if required.
  5. Configure one collector and run it before Full.
Do not place the evidence root on a filesystem that cannot provide the protection expected by your organization. Credential/session artifacts use DPAPI and EFS and are not intended for sharing between Windows users.
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