In Windows 10, you can easily download Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) from Microsoft’s website. Things are different in Windows 11. Microsoft doesn’t provide a direct RSAT download link for Windows 11—the tools are built into the operating system.
We’ll show you different ways to install and manage RSAT features in Windows 11. As always, you need an Enterprise or Professional edition of any Windows version to use RSAT tools. So, ensure your PC runs a compatible version of Windows 11 before you proceed.
Install RSAT Tools via the Windows 11 Settings Menu
The Windows 11 Settings app has an option to install optional features to improve your computer’s functionality. These could be fonts, Windows server tools, storage management utilities, etc.
Follow the steps below to install RSAT as an optional feature in Windows 11.
- Åbn Windows Indstillinger app, vælg Apps på sidebjælken, og vælg Optimal features.
Alternativt skal du trykke på Starten knappen, skriv valgfrie funktioner i søgefeltet, og vælg Valgfrie funktioner system settings option.
- Vælg Se funktioner button in the “Add an optimal feature” row.
- Type tak skal du have in the search bar and select the checkbox next to the RSAT component(s)you want to install. Select Næste at fortsætte.
Quick Tip: Vælg pil ned ikon below a Remote Server Administration Tool to see its features.
- Verify your selection and select the Installer .
Windows will close the pop-up and install the tools in the background. You can monitor the installation progress in the “Recent actions” section.
Install RSAT Using Windows Powershell
You need an internet connection to install RSATs in Windows 11. Connect your computer to a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network and follow the steps below.
- Højreklik på Windows-ikon on the Taskbar or press Windows-tasten + X og vælg Terminal (admin).
- Paste the following command in the console and press Indtast.
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Select-Object -Property Name, State.
Powershell command reveals all Remote Server Administration Tools built into Windows 11.
- Locate and copy the name of the RSAT feature you want to install. Highlight the display name and press Ctrl + C.
- Paste the command below in the console and press Indtast.
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Tool-Name
Bemærk: Replace Tool-Name with the name of the RSAT feature you copied in step #5. If you’re installing the “RSAT DHCP.Tools,” the command should look like this:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.DHCP.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
- Close the Terminal when you see a success message. You can also check the installation status in the Windows Settings menu.
Gå til Indstillinger > Apps > Valgfrie funktioner og tjek Seneste tiltag sektion.
If you’re getting a “Couldn’t install” error, check your internet connection or restart your PC and try again.
View Remote Server Administration Tools in Windows 11
You can check the RSATs installed on your PC in the Windows Settings menu or via Windows Terminal.
View Installed RSATs in Windows Settings
Gå til Indstillinger > Apps > Valgfrie funktioner og type tak skal du have in the “installed features” search box. You’ll see RSAT features installed on your computer in the search results.
View Installed RSATs in Windows Terminal
- Presse Windows-tasten + X og vælg Terminal (admin) or Windows Terminal (admin).
- Paste the following command in the console and press the Indtast nøgle.
Get-WindowsCapability -Navn RSAT* -Online | Vælg-Objekt -Egenskab Vist Navn, Tilstand
You should see a list of Remote Server Administration Tools available in Windows 11. Check the “Status” column to see if an RSAT feature is “Installed” or “Not Present” on your PC.
Uninstall RSAT in Windows
You may need to uninstall an RSAT if it crashes or doesn’t work on your computer.
- Gå til Indstillinger > Apps > Valgfrie funktionerSkriv tak skal du have in the “Installed features” search box, and select the RSAT you want to uninstall.
- Wait a few seconds and check the “Recent actions” section to verify that Windows uninstalled the RSAT.
Run Remote Server Administration Tools in Windows 11
- Åbne Starten menu, skriv windows værktøjer in the search bar, and open the Windows Værktøjer ca.
- Find and double-click the RSAT you want to run.
Can’t Install or Run RSATs in Windows 11?
Rebooting and updating your computer to the latest Windows 11 version can fix RSAT issues. Go to Indstillinger > Windows Update og vælg Søg efter opdateringer or Download og installer alle.
A faulty Windows update can also cause some RSAT components to crash. If you recently updated your computer, uninstall the Windows 11 update and check if the RSAT component stops crashing.