How to scan windows system to identify vulnerability

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I am trying to scan windows system with openvas community edition but i am unable to detect any thing

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Windows targets needs a specific configuration for authenticated scans which is described here:

https://docs.greenbone.net/GSM-Manual/gos-21.04/en/scanning.html#requirements-on-target-systems-with-microsoft-windows

Some additional info how to verify if the target in question is correctly configured can be found here:

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