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

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

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:

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

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.