# nxc winrm > Pentest and exploit Windows Remote Management (winrm). > More information: . - Search for valid credentials by trying out every combination in the specified lists of [u]sernames and [p]asswords: `nxc winrm {{192.168.178.2}} -u {{path/to/usernames.txt}} -p {{path/to/passwords.txt}}` - Specify the domain to authenticate to (avoids an initial SMB connection): `nxc winrm {{192.168.178.2}} -u {{username}} -p {{password}} -d {{domain_name}}` - Execute the specified command on the host: `nxc winrm {{192.168.178.2}} -u {{username}} -p {{password}} -x {{whoami}}` - Execute the specified PowerShell command on the host as administrator using LAPS: `nxc winrm {{192.168.178.2}} -u {{username}} -p {{password}} --laps -X {{whoami}}`