You can manage Windows servers from a computer that is running Windows 11,10,8.1,8,7 or Vista. In the Windows 10 version 1803 or earlier, users needed to download the RSAT tools separately from Microsoft and install it. But, starting with the Windows 10 October 2018 update and Windows 11, the RSAT feature is integrated as an optional feature itself. In this article, we will learn some methods to install RSAT on Windows 11.
How to Install RSAT on Windows 11
Installing RSAT is possible only with the Professional or Enterprise version of windows. You can not install it on the Home or Standard edition of Windows. RSAT can be installed basically by using Windows settings or Windows Terminal. Let’s learn about these methods in more detail.
Using Settings
You can easily install RSAT in Windows 11 through Settings. Here’s how you can do it:
Using Windows Terminal
While installing RSAT via Windows Terminal, you must first check what RSAT features are installed on your computer. Then, you can install the RSAT components. Let’s learn about them in detail below:
Checking the RSAT Features Installed
Installing RSAT Components
How to Run the RSAT Tool on Your Computer?
Once you have installed the required RSAT components, now is the time to run them. Follow these steps to run the RSAT tool on your computer:
How to Fix RSAT Tool Not Installing on Windows 11?
As mentioned earlier, you can not install RSAT tools in the Home or Standard edition of Windows. However, sometimes there may be a problem installing RSAT in the Professional or Enterprise edition of Windows. It is mostly the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) program that interferes with the process of installing RSAT. You can temporarily disable the WSUS by making some changes in the registry first and then stopping the Windows Update services as described below: Now you need to restart the Windows Update service from the Services console. Follow these steps:
How to Uninstall RSAT Components?
Uninstalling RSAT is as easy as installing it. Simply follow these steps:
