Diags/Troubleshooting

Installing Telnet on Windows Vista

By default Microsoft Windows Vista does not come with the telnet client available. Telnet is useful when troubleshooting various types of network issues and it’s helpful to have.

Follow these steps to install telnet on Windows Vista:

By default, Vista doesn’t install the Telnet client. The client is for text-based communication with remote systems. You can install it by following these steps:

1. Open your Start menu and choose the Control Panel.

2. Choose “Programs and Features.”

3. Choose “Turn Windows features on or off.”

4. Select the Telnet Client option and click “OK.”

5. You’ll be prompted confirm the installation of the Telnet feature. You should now be able to run Telnet from the command prompt or a run dialog (I.E. Windows Key + R -> Cmd -> telnet / Windows Key + R -> Telnet).

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