Install Active Directory Users and Computers on Your Windows Computer

Installing Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on your Windows computer is a straightforward process that can be completed using PowerShell or by installing it from the Optional Features window. In this guide, we will walk you through both methods to help you install RSAT tools on your Windows 11 machine.

Install RSAT in Windows 11 Using PowerShell

One way to install RSAT tools on your Windows computer is by using PowerShell command-line tool. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter: `Add-WindowsFeature -Name RSAT-AD-Tools`

3. Once installed, jump to the last section of this guide to know how to access the newly installed features on your Windows 11 computer.

Accessing Installed Features

You can monitor the installation process from the 'Optional features' page. Windows might take several minutes to install all the chosen components. In case you are satisfied with your chosen options, click on the 'Install' button. If you wish to remove or add more features, you can do so by clicking on the 'Edit or add more optional features' option.

Now, all of your selected options will be listed down to help you realize which components will be installed. Once you have selected your desired options, click on the 'Next' button to proceed. Then, click on the checkbox followed by each option on the list to select.

Finding RSAT Options

Next, you can either scroll the alphabetically ordered list or you can type RSAT in the search box present on the top of the overlay window on the screen to see all RSAT options. After that, click on the 'Option features' tile present on the right section of the window.

Viewing Optional Features

Then, click on the 'View features' button situated on the 'Add an optional feature' tile to open the list of all optional features. Next, click on the 'Apps' tab present on the left sidebar of the 'Settings' window. To do so, first launch the 'Settings' app from the Start Menu of your Windows 11 machine.

Installing RSAT tools on Windows 11 is pretty straightforward and hassle-free unlike the previous versions of the operating system. Moreover, there is more than one way you can install the RSAT tools on your Windows computer. However, RSAT tools do not come pre-installed on every Windows PC and Microsoft offers them as optional features.

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) is used for remote management of roles and features on a Windows server from a PC running a Windows operating system. With this guide, you should now be able to install and access the RSAT tools on your Windows 11 machine.

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