Patch level/anti-virus software reporting tool

Does anyone know if there is a tool that can be installed on Windows
PCs (98/2k/XP) that will report to a central server if that PC is
running the latest security patches and that they are running
anti-virus software with the latest definition files?

In addition, the PCs are not part of a domain and so the tool cannot
run from a central server as it will not have admin rights to check the
PC. ie it has to be a locally installed tool.

I'm seeking such a tool to try and manage the security requirements of
a residential College which houses 250 students who have their own PCs
in their rooms.

Cheers,
Ben

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