Telnet client not installed by default on Server 2008 & Server 2008 R2

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On a fresh build of Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, the telnet client is not installed so running a normal telnet command will yield the following response:

'telnet' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file

The quickest and easiest way to install the telnet client is to run the following command:

pkgmgr /iu:"TelnetClient"

It installs the client silently in the background and only takes a few seconds after which you can telnet to your heart’s content:

Install via GUI

To install Telnet Client on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008:

Start Server Manager. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Manage.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
In the Features Summary section, click Add features.
In the Add Features Wizard, select Telnet Client, and then click Next.
On the Confirm Installation Options page, click Install.

When installation finishes, on the Installation Results page, click Close.

Install Telnet Client on Windows 7 or Windows Vista:

On Windows 7, Windows Vista, you can use the Windows Features tool to install optional components. To install Telnet Client on Windows 7 or Windows Vista:

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
On the Control Panel Home page, click Programs.
In the Programs and Features section, click Turn Windows features on or off.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
In the Windows Features list, select Telnet Client, and then click OK.

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