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Where is the Telnet client in Windows Vista?

Oct. 18, 2006 John Savill | Windows IT Pro

A. By default, Vista doesn't include the Telnet client, which is a text-based application for communicating with remote systems. You can install it by following these steps:

  1. Open the Programs and Features Control Panel applet (Start, Control Panel, Programs and Features).
  2. Select "Turn Windows features on or off."
  3. Select the Telnet Client option and click OK.
  4. A dialog box appears, confirming the installation of new features. After installation is complete, close the main Programs and Features Control Panel applet. The telnet command should now be available.

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oteropa (not verified)
on Mar 17, 2007
Thank you very much for your article about telnet client. It just save my life and my grade too!!!!!!!
Brian (not verified)
on Aug 14, 2007
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