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Checklist

Step-by-step enumeration and pillaging checklist for every Windows box.

System Enumeration

Who you are, what privileges you hold, and the first commands on every Windows box.

Architecture & Filesystem

Key directories, writable paths, and the filesystem layout that shapes every attack.

Permissions & ACLs

ACLs, icacls, and finding misconfigurations that lead to privilege escalation.

Command Line

CMD, PowerShell, and the shell techniques you need from first access onward.

Processes & Services

Running processes, services, scheduled tasks, and their attack surface.

Remote Access

RDP, WinRM, SMB, and PsExec for moving to and between Windows hosts.

SMB & Shares

Enumerate and access SMB shares for credentials, configs, and sensitive files.

Registry

Persistence keys, credential storage, and config secrets hidden in the registry.

Security Mechanisms

Defender, AppLocker, UAC, and the defenses that shape your approach.

Pillaging

Extract credentials, secrets, and sensitive data once you have access.