Install Telnet Client
Q. I used to have Telnet client on Windows XP and I can't find it on Vista (or 2008 server). Where would I find it?
A. Telnet client is not installed by default on Windows Vista and Server 2008 Editions. There are 2 methods to install it:
Command Line
- Open a command prompt window. Click Start, type cmd in the Start Search box, and then press Enter.
- Type:
pkgmgr /iu:"TelnetClient"
Note: if the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
Graphical install on Windows Server 2008 Editions
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Start Server Manager. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Manage.
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If the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
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In the Features Summary section, click Add features.
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In the Add Features Wizard, select Telnet Client, and then click Next.
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On the Confirm Installation Options page, click Install.
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When installation finishes, on the Installation Results page, click Close.
Graphical install on Windows Vista
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Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
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On the Control Panel Home page, click Programs.
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In the Programs and Features section, click Turn Windows features on or off.
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If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
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In the Windows Features list, select Telnet Client, and then click OK.