By default telnet client is disabled on W2k8 and W7, to enable it do following steps.

  • go to Server Manager-features summary and “Add features”

find “telnet client”, check it and click next 2 times

telnet_client_w2k8-1.png

 

  • click “Install”and wait until finish

 

telnet_client_w2k8-2.png

 

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  • Close Wizard.

Now you are able to use telnet in command prompt.

 

 

dzbanek 2012-11-21