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.
- Bula Windows Settings app, khetha Apps letlapeng, ebe o khetha Optimal features.
Ntle le moo, tobetsa ea Qala konopo, thaepa likarolo tse ikhethang ka bareng ya ho batla, ebe o kgetha Dikgetho tsa khetho system settings option.
- Khetha ea Sheba likarolo button in the “Add an optimal feature” row.
- Type rst in the search bar and select the checkbox next to the RSAT component(s)you want to install. Select E 'ngoe Ho tsoela pele.
Keletso e Potlakileng: Khetha ea arrow-down icon below a Remote Server Administration Tool to see its features.
- Verify your selection and select the kenya konopo.
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.
- Tlanya ka ho le letona Setšoantšo sa Windows on the Taskbar or press Mochini oa Windows + X le khetha Terminal (Tsamaiso).
- Paste the following command in the console and press kena.
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Select-Object -Property Name, State.
The 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 kena.
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Tool-Name
Hlokomela: 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.
Eya ho Settings > Apps > Dikgetho tsa khetho 'me u hlahlobe Liketso tsa morao tjena karolo.
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
Eya ho Settings > Apps > Dikgetho tsa khetho 'me u thaepe rst 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
- Press Mochini oa Windows + X le khetha Terminal (Tsamaiso) or Windows Terminal (Motsamaisi).
- Paste the following command in the console and press the kena Senotlolo.
Fumana-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Select-Object -Property DisplayName, State
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.
- Eya ho Settings > Apps > Dikgetho tsa khetho, taka rst 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
- bula Qala menu, thathamisa windows tools in the search bar, and open the Lisebelisoa tsa Windows app e.
- 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 Settings > Windows Update le khetha Sheba lisebelisoa or Khoasolla & kenya tsohle.
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.