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Iron Contributor

Apr 01, 2022

How to Install or Uninstall RSAT in Windows 11

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) is an essential tool for Windows administrators. This tool is designed to help administrators manage and maintain the servers from a remote locati...

Copper Contributor

Nov 17, 2023

You must have SCCM or some other service that is modifying the 'UseWUServer' key, otherwise you would not have to go through those steps. I have a PS script that does all of that and installs RSAT, then reverts the key, so our CM WSUS still manages updates. You can also download the FOD ISO for W11, grab the RSAT tools cab files, and create a package/program in SCCM to deploy it. if you use powersehell or dism to install it, make sure to use the -LimitAccess on the command line when referencing the cab files, otherwise it will try to default to Microsoft Windows Update for the source files.

WD1954

Copper Contributor

Dec 06, 2023

A much easier solution is to simply download the Windows 10 file (works for Windows 11 Pro) from this site....

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45520&sid=9iad8N

I searched everywhere and tried the suggested solutions to activate the RSAT file options on my PC but unfortunately nothing worked. My PC is running the latest version (23H2) of Windows 11 Pro and the optional features simply are not showing up under the Apps selection. As I was able to get the RSAT I abandoned attempting to get the optional features to work but if someone has a different solution it will be most welcome and appreciated.

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TicketPlz
Copper Contributor
Feb 27, 2025
Hmm, seems to not create the RSAT feature option in win11 24H2 Pro.
ProvD
Copper Contributor
May 08, 2024
"download the Windows 10 file"
That cause some other background process to relaunch repeatedly. I forget what it was, but my event viewer had hundreds of restarts.
Stuart_H-C
Copper Contributor
Mar 13, 2024
Use the Windows 10 RSAT install it worked perfectly for Win11 enterprise

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45520&sid=9iad8N
EdieE
Copper Contributor
Dec 06, 2023
WD1954
You need to be logged in as administrator then you will see the options to select.
- x4nick619
  Copper Contributor
  Mar 18, 2025
  THIS IS TRUE!
  I logged in under a local admin and there you go, it showed up in the optional features as it would in win10. FYI, if you install the A.D. tools, you MUST install the RSAT Server Manager too!