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IMPORTANT: Starting with Windows 10 October 2018 Update, RSAT is included as a set of «Features on Demand» in Windows 10 itself. See «Install Instructions» below for details, and «Additional Information» for recommendations and troubleshooting. RSAT lets IT admins manage Windows Server roles and features from a Windows 10 PC.
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File Name:
WindowsTH-KB2693643-x86.msu
WindowsTH-KB2693643-x64.msu
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 includes Server Manager, Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins, consoles, Windows PowerShell cmdlets and providers, and command-line tools for managing roles and features that run on Windows Server.
IMPORTANT: Starting with Windows 10 October 2018 Update, add RSAT tools right from Windows 10. Just go to «Manage optional features» in Settings and click «Add a feature» to see the list of available RSAT tools.
The downloadable packages above can still be used to install RSAT on Windows 10 version 1607.
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10
**Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 can be installed ONLY on computers that are running the full release of Windows 10 Professional, Windows 10 Enterprise, or Windows 10 Education.** Remote Server Administration Tools cannot be installed on Windows RT, computers with an Advanced RISC Machine (ARM) architecture, or other system-on-chip devices.
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 runs on both x86- and x64-based editions of the full release of Windows 10, Professional, Enterprise or Education editions. Download and install the version that matches the architecture of the computer on which you plan to install the administration tools. If you are not sure whether your computer is x86- or x64-based, see How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 is available in the following languages: cs-CZ, de-DE, en-US, es-ES, fr-FR, hu-HU, it-IT, ja-JP, ko-KR, nl-NL, pl-PL, pt-BR, pt-PT, ru-RU, sv-SE, tr-TR, zh-CN, and zh-TW. If the system UI language of your Windows 10 operating system does not match any of the available RSAT languages, you must first install a Windows 10 Language Pack for a language that is supported by RSAT, and then try installing Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 again.
IMPORTANT: Remove all older versions of Administration Tools Pack or Remote Server Administration Tools—including older prerelease versions, and releases of the tools for different languages or locales—from the computer before you install Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10. Only one copy at a time of Remote Server Administration Tools can be installed on a computer. If you have upgraded to Windows 10 from an older release of Windows, you will need to install Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 on the computer; no earlier releases of Remote Server Administration Tools are still installed on a computer that you have upgraded to Windows 10.
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 includes support for remote management of computers that are running Windows Server. It can be installed on Windows 10, but it cannot be installed on Windows Server.
Earlier releases of Remote Server Administration Tools (such as those for Windows 8.1) are not available—nor do they run—on Windows 10.
Server Manager is included with Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10; GUI-based tools that are part of this release of Remote Server Administration Tools can be opened by using commands on the Tools menu of the Server Manager console. To use Server Manager to access and manage remote servers that are running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 R2, you must install several updates on the older operating systems. For more information about requirements for using Server Manager to manage remote servers, see Manage multiple, remote servers with Server Manager.
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NOTE: Please refer to the «Additional Information» section below for troubleshooting and known issue.
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To install specific RSAT tools on Windows 10 October 2018 Update or later
Starting with Windows 10 October 2018 Update, RSAT is included as a set of «Features on Demand» right from Windows 10. Do not download an RSAT package from this page. Instead, just go to «Manage optional features» in Settings and click «Add a feature» to see the list of available RSAT tools. Select and install the specific RSAT tools you need. To see installation progress, click the Back button to view status on the «Manage optional features» page.
See the list of RSAT tools available via Features on Demand. In addition to installing via the graphical Settings app, you can also install specific RSAT tools via command line or automation using DISM /Add-Capability.
One benefit of Features on Demand is that installed features persist across Windows 10 version upgrades!
To uninstall specific RSAT tools on Windows 10 October 2018 Update or later
On Windows 10, open the Settings app, go to «Manage optional features», select and uninstall the specific RSAT tools you wish to remove. Note that in some cases, you will need to manually uninstall dependencies. Specifically, if RSAT tool A is needed by RSAT tool B, then choosing to uninstall RSAT tool A will fail if RSAT tool B is still installed. In this case, uninstall RSAT tool B first, and then uninstall RSAT tool A. Also note that in some cases, uninstalling an RSAT tool may appear to succeed even though the tool is still installed. In this case, restarting the PC will complete the removal of the tool.
See the list of RSAT tools including dependencies. In addition to uninstalling via the graphical Settings app, you can also uninstall specific RSAT tools via command line or automation using DISM /Remove-Capability.
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To install RSAT for Windows 10 (prior to the October 2018 Update)
IMPORTANT: You can install Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 only on the full release of Windows 10 Professional or Windows 10 Enterprise.
- Download the Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 package that is appropriate for your computer’s architecture. You can either run the installer from the Download Center website, or save the download package to a local computer or share. If you save the download package to a local computer or share, double-click the installer program, WindowsTH-RSAT_WS_1803-x64.msu or WindowsTH-RSAT_WS_1803-x86.msu, depending on the architecture of the computer on which you want to install the tools.
- When you are prompted by the Windows Update Standalone Installer dialog box to install the update, click Yes.
- Read and accept the license terms. Click I accept. Installation requires a few minutes to finish.
NOTE: All tools are enabled by default. You do not need to open Turn Windows features on or off in Windows 10 to enable tools that you want to use.
To turn off specific tools (prior to the October 2018 Update) (not available on RSAT versions 1709 or 1803)
- On the desktop, click Start, click All Apps, click Windows System, and then click Control Panel.
- Click Programs, and then in Programs and Features, click Turn Windows features on or off.
- In the Windows Features dialog box, expand Remote Server Administration Tools, and then expand either Role Administration Tools or Feature Administration Tools.
- Clear the check boxes for any tools that you want to turn off. Note that if you turn off Server Manager, the computer must be restarted, and tools that were accessible from the Tools menu of Server Manager must be opened from the Administrative Tools folder.
- When you are finished turning off tools that you do not want to use, click OK.
To uninstall RSAT for Windows 10 (prior to the October 2018 Update)
- On the desktop, click Start, click All Apps, click Windows System, and then click Control Panel.
- Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
- Click View installed updates.
- Right-click Update for Microsoft Windows (KB2693643), and then click Uninstall.
- When you are asked if you are sure you want to uninstall the update, click Yes.
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Recommendations for when to use which RSAT version:
Install RSAT FODs directly from Windows 10:
When installing on Windows 10 October 2018 Update (1809) or later, for managing Windows Server 2019 or previous versions.
See «Install Instructions» section above for details on how to install RSAT Features on Demand (FODs) right from Windows 10.Download and install WS_1803 RSAT package:
When installing on Windows 10 April 2018 Update (1803) or earlier, for managing Windows Server, version 1803 or Windows Server, version 1709.Download and install WS2016 RSAT package:
When installing on Windows 10 April 2018 Update (1803) or earlier, for managing Windows Server 2016 or previous versions.———-
Known issues affecting various RSAT versions:Issue: RSAT FOD installation fails with error code 0x800f0954
Impact: RSAT FODs on Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update) in WSUS/SCCM environments
Resolution: To install FODs on a domain-joined PC which receives updates through WSUS or SCCM, you will need to change a Group Policy setting to enable downloading FODs directly from Windows Update or a local share. For more details and instructions on how to change that setting, see this topic.Issue: RSAT FOD installation via Settings app does not show status/progress
Impact: RSAT FODs on Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update)
Resolution: To see installation progress, click the Back button to view status on the «Manage optional features» page.Issue: RSAT FOD uninstallation via Settings app may fail
Impact: RSAT FODs on Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update)
Resolution: In some cases, uninstallation failures are due to the need to manually uninstall dependencies. Specifically, if RSAT tool A is needed by RSAT tool B, then choosing to uninstall RSAT tool A will fail if RSAT tool B is still installed. In this case, uninstall RSAT tool B first, and then uninstall RSAT tool A. See the list of RSAT FODs including dependencies.Issue: RSAT FOD uninstallation appears to succeed, but the tool is still installed
Impact: RSAT FODs on Windows 10 1809 (October 2018 Update)
Resolution: Restarting the PC will complete the removal of the tool.Issue: RSAT missing after Windows 10 upgrade
Impact: Any RSAT .MSU package installation (prior to RSAT FODs) not automatically reinstalled
Resolution: An RSAT installation cannot be persisted across OS upgrades due to the RSAT .MSU being delivered as a Windows Update package. Please install RSAT again after upgrading Windows 10. Note that this limitation is one of the reasons why we’ve moved to FODs starting with Windows 10 1809. RSAT FODs which are installed will persist across future Windows 10 version upgrades.Issue: DNS Tools missing
Impact: WS_1709 RSAT package users
Resolution: Use the RSAT FODs, or use the WS_1803 or WS2016 RSAT package or apply this workaroundIssue: Cannot turn off individual RSAT components
Impact: WS_1803 and WS_1709 RSAT package users on Windows 10 1803/1709 (April 2018 Update/Fall Creators Update)
Resolution: Use the RSAT FODs, or use the WS2016 RSAT package on Windows 10 1607 (Anniversary Update)Issue: Tabs missing from MMC Properties
Impact: Windows 10 clients before 1607 (Anniversary Update)
Resolution: Update to the latest version of Windows 10 client and reinstall RSATIssue: Shielding Data File Wizard cannot create shielding data files
Impact: WS_1709 RSAT package users on Windows 10 1709 (Fall Creators Update)
Resolution: Use the RSAT FODs, or use the WS_1803 RSAT package on Windows 10 1803 (April 2018 Update), or use the WS2016 RSAT package on Windows 10 1607 (Anniversary Update) to create shielding data files for Windows shielded VMs, or the built-in RSAT tools in Windows Server, version 1709 to create shielding data files for both Windows and Linux shielded VMs.Issue: Template disks created from the Template Disk Wizard do not boot
Impact: WS_1709 RSAT package users on Windows 10 1709 (Fall Creators Update)
Resolution: Use the RSAT FODs, or use the WS_1803 RSAT package on Windows 10 1803 (April 2018 Update), or use the WS2016 RSAT package on Windows 10 1607 (Anniversary Update) to create template disks for Windows shielded VMs, or the built-in RSAT tools in Windows Server, version 1709 to create shielding data files for both Windows and Linux shielded VMs.Issue: IPAM in Server Manager prompts to install even though IPAM is already installed
Impact: IPAM users on Windows 10 1803/1709 (April 2018 Update/Fall Creators Update)
Resolution: Use the RSAT FODs, or use IPAM from an RSAT package installed on Windows 10 1607 (Anniversary Update) or 1703 (Creators Update)
Набор компонентов RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools / Средства удаленного администрирования сервера) позволяет удаленно управлять ролями и компонентами на серверах Windows Server с обычной рабочей станции Windows. В RSAT входят графические MMC оснастки, утилиты командной строки, и модули PowerShell. Вы можете установить RSAT как на десктопных версиях Windows 10 или 11, так и в Windows Server 2022/2019/2016.
Содержание:
- Установка средств администрирования RSAT в Windows 10 и 11
- Установка RSAT в Windows с помощью PowerShell
- Как установить Remote Server Administration Tools в Windows Server 2022,2019,2016?
- Ошибка 0x800f0954 при установке RSAT в Windows
- Установка RSAT в Windows в офлайн режиме
Установка средств администрирования RSAT в Windows 10 и 11
В Windows 10 и 11 RSAT устанавливаются через графический интерфейс панели Settings -> Apps -> Optionla Features -> Add an optional feature (Параметры Windows -> Приложения -> Дополнительные возможности -> Добавить компонент).
Наберите в поисковой строке RSAT, чтобы вывести доступные компоненты. Вы можете установить в Windows 10/11 следующие инструменты администрирования RSAT:
- RSAT: Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Services Tools
- RSAT: BitLocker Drive Encryption Administration Utilities
- RSAT: Active Directory Certificate Services Tools
- RSAT: DHCP Server Tools (настройка и управление DHCP сервером на Windows Server)
- RSAT: DNS Server Tools
- RSAT: Failover Clustering Tools
- RSAT: File Services Tools
- RSAT: Group Policy Management Tools – консоль управления GPO и PowerShell модуль GroupPolicy
- RSAT: IP Address Management (IPAM) Client
- RSAT: Data Center Bridging LLDP Tools
- RSAT: Network Controller Management Tools
- RSAT: Network Load Balancing Tools
- RSAT: Remote Access Management Tools
- RSAT: Remote Desktop Services Tools
- RSAT: Server Manager
- RSAT: Shielded VM Tools
- RSAT: Storage Migration Service Management Tools
- RSAT: Storage Replica Module for Windows PowerShell
- RSAT: System Insights Module for Windows PowerShell
- RSAT: Volume Activation Tools (консоль активации KMS сервера)
- RSAT: Windows Server Update Services Tools
Выберите нужные компоненты RSAT и нажмите Install.
Вы можете установить RSAT только Professional и Enterprise редакциях Windows 10/11, но не в Windows Home.
После установки некоторых компонентов RSAT может потребоваться перезагрузка.
Компоненты RSAT не включены в состав Windows, а поставляются в виде Функции по требованию (Features on Demand). Это значит, что для установки RSAT ваш компьютер должен быть подключен к интернету. Windows загрузит и установит необходимые файлы с серверов Microsoft Update.
В предыдущих версиях Windows (до билда Windows 10 1809) пакет удаленного администрирования серверов RSAT устанавливался в виде отдельного файла MSU обновления, которое нужно было вручную скачивать и установить с сайта Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45520)
После установки пакета KB2693643 вы можете включить необходимые компоненты RSAT в разделе Control Panel -> Programs and Feature -> Turn Windows features on or off (
optionalfeatures.exe
). Разверните Remote Server Administration Tools и выберите необходимые компоненты для установки.
Если попытаться установить KB2693643 на более новых билдах Windows 10 или 11, появится ошибка:
Windows Update Standalone Installer encountered and error: 0x8024001d
После установки, графические mmc оснастки RSAT будут доступны в панели управления в секции Administrative Tools (Control Panel\System and Security\Administrative Tools) или в папке:
%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools
.
Установка RSAT в Windows с помощью PowerShell
Вы можете установить компоненты администрирования RSAT в Windows 10 и 11 с помощью PowerShell.
С помощью следующей PowerShell команды можно вывести список компонентов RSAT, установленных на вашем компьютере:
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Select-Object -Property DisplayName, State
В нашем примере инструменты управления DHCP и DNS установлены (
Installed
), а все остальные модуль RSAT отсутствуют (
NotPresent
).
Для установки RSAT в Windows используется PowerShell командлет Add-WindowsCapability.
Чтобы установить конкретный инструмент RSAT, например инструменты управления AD (в том числе консоль ADUC из модуля Active Directory для Windows Powershell), выполните команду:
Add-WindowsCapability –online –Name Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Для установки консоли управления DNS и модуля PowerShell DNSServer, выполните:
Add-WindowsCapability –online –Name Rsat.Dns.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
И т.д.
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.BitLocker.Recovery.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.CertificateServices.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.DHCP.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.FailoverCluster.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.FileServices.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.IPAM.Client.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.LLDP.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.NetworkController.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.NetworkLoadBalancing.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.RemoteAccess.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.RemoteDesktop.Services.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.ServerManager.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.Shielded.VM.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.StorageMigrationService.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.StorageReplica.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.SystemInsights.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.VolumeActivation.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.WSUS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Чтобы установить сразу все доступные инструменты RSAT, выполните:
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Add-WindowsCapability –Online
Также вы можете установить компоненты RSAT с помощью утилиты DISM:
DISM.exe /Online /add-capability /CapabilityName:Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0 /CapabilityName:Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0 /CapabilityName:Rsat.WSUS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
Чтобы установить только отсутствующие компоненты RSAT, выполните:
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | where State -EQ NotPresent | Add-WindowsCapability –Online
Теперь убедитесь, что инструменты RSAT установлены (статус Installed);
Как установить Remote Server Administration Tools в Windows Server 2022,2019,2016?
В Windows Server для установки RSAT не нужен доступ в интернет. Компоненты RSAT можно устанавливать при установке соответствующих ролей или фич Windows Server, либо можно установить их через Server Manager (Add roles and Features -> Features -> Remote Server Administration Tools). Все компоненты RSAT разбиты на две секции: Feature Administration Tools и Role Administration Tools. Выберите необходимые компоненты и нажмите Next -> Next.
Для установки RSAT в Windows Server используется командлет установки компонентов и ролей — Install-WindowsFeature. Вывести список доступных компонентов RSAT в Windows Server 2022, 2019 и 2016:
Get-WindowsFeature| Where-Object {$_.name -like "*RSAT*"}| ft Name,Installstate
Для установки выбранного компонента RSAT, укажите его имя. Например, установим консоль диагностики лицензирования RDS:
Install-WindowsFeature RSAT-RDS-Licensing-Diagnosis-UI
Установить консоль удаленного управления Hyper-V Manager и PowerShell модуль Hyper-V:
Get-WindowsFeature | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "RSAT-Hyper-V-Tools"}| Install-WindowsFeature -IncludeAllSubFeature
Установленные графические консоли RSAT доступны из Server Manager или через панель управления.
Ошибка 0x800f0954 при установке RSAT в Windows
Если ваш компьютер Windows настроен на получение обновлений с локального сервера обновлений WSUS или SCCM (Configuration Manager) SUP, то при установке RSAT из графического интерфейса, Add-WindowsCapability или DISM вы получите ошибку.
В этом случае Windows будет пытаться загрузить пакет RSAT с вашего локального сервера обновлений и вернет ошибку 0x800f0954:
Чтобы игнорировать локальный WSUS при установке дополнительных компонентов Windows и Features On Demand (в том числе RSAT) нужно настроить специальный параметр групповых политики:
- Откройте редактор локальной GPO –
gpedit.msc
или используйте доменную консоль управления GPO –
gpmc.msc
); - Перейдите в раздел Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System;
- Включите политику Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair, и включите опцию Download repair content and optional features directly from Windows Updates instead of Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS) (опция “Скачайте содержимое для восстановления и дополнительные компненты непосредственно из Центра обновления Windows вместо использования службы WSUS”);
- Сохраните изменения и обновите настройки групповых политик (
gpupdate /force
). - Перезапустите службу Windows Update:
net stop wuauserv
net start wuauserv
Теперь установка RSAT через PowerShell или DISM должна выполняться без ошибок.
Некоторые параметры реестра могут блокировать подключение к Microsoft Update при получении компонентов RSAT. Если при установке RSAT появляется ошибка 0x8024002e, измените значения следующий параметров реестра в ветке
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
:
- DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations = 0
- DisableWindowsUpdateAccess = 0
Затем перезапустите службу wuauserv.
Установка RSAT в Windows в офлайн режиме
Если вы не можете открыть прямой доступ с рабочей станции к серверам Microsoft Update, вы можете воспользоваться офлайн установкой RSAT (рекомендуется для корпоративных сетей без прямого доступа в Интернет).
Для офлайн установки RSAT нужно скачать ISO образ диска с компонентами FoD для вашей версии Windows 10/11 с сайта Microsoft или из личного кабинета на сайте лицензирования Microsoft (Volume Licensing Service Center, VLSC):
- Для Windows 10 2004 — https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/language-packs (FOD Disk 1 ISO)
- Для Windows 11 21H2/22H2- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-11-language-packs (Language and Optional Features ISO)
Например, для Windows 10 2004 x64 нужно скачать образ 19041.1.191206-1406.vb_release_amd64fre_FOD-PACKAGES_OEM_PT1_amd64fre_MULTI.iso (около 5 Гб). Распакуйте образ в сетевую папку. У вас получится набор *.cab файлов, среди которых есть компоненты RSAT.
Теперь для установки компонентов RSAT на рабочей станции Windows нужно указывать путь к данному сетевому каталогу с FoD в параметре -Source:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0 -LimitAccess -Source \\msk-fs01\Distr\Windows-FOD\Win101903x64\
Также вы можете указать путь к каталогу с компонентами FoD с помощью указанной выше групповой политики. Для этого в параметре Alternative source file path нужно указать UNC путь к каталогу с файлами FoD.
Или можете задать этот параметр через реестр отдельной политикой, указав путь к каталогу в параметр LocalSourcePath (тип REG_Expand_SZ) в ветке реестра HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Servicing.
После этого, пользователи смогут самостоятельно устанавливать компоненты RSAT через графический интерфейс добавления компонент Windows 10.
Частые ошибки установки Remote Server Administration Tools в Windows
- 0x8024402c, 0x80072f8f – Windows не может поучить доступ к серверам обновления Windows для получения компонентов RSAT. Проверьте доступ в интернет или установите компоненты из локального образа FoD:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.Dns.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0 -LimitAccess -Source E:\RSAT\ - 0x800f081f – проверьте путь к каталогу с компонентами RSAT, указанному в параметре –Source;
- 0x800f0950 – ошибка аналогична 0x800f0954;
- 0x80070490 –проверьте целостность образа Windows с помощью DISM:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
This post covers the steps to install RSAT tools on Windows 10 version 1809 and later. Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 lets IT administrators manage Windows Server from a remote computer running Windows 10. In the past RSAT tools were available for downloads in the form of .msu files. So one could simply download the msu file and install RSAT Tools.
Another way of deploying RSAT tools was using SCCM. Here is my blog post on deploying RSAT tools for windows 10 using SCCM.
Starting with Windows 10 October 2018 Update, RSAT is included as a set of “Features on Demand” in Windows 10. That means you do not need to download an RSAT package now. Instead, on your Windows 10 computer, go to “Manage optional features” in Settings and click “Add a feature”. You will see the list of available RSAT tools. Select and install the specific RSAT tools you need.
Suppose that I require only group policy management tool, I can simply select Group Policy Management Tools and install it. Most of all the advantage of installing it via Features on Demand is that installed features persist across Windows 10 version upgrades.
Before you plan to install RSAT tools on Windows 10 version 1809, ensure you read the below points.
- You cannot install RSAT on computers that are running Home or Standard editions of Windows.
- You can install RSAT only on Windows 10 Professional or Enterprise editions.
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Method 1 – Using Add a Feature Install RSAT Tools on Windows 10 version 1809
To install RSAT Tools on Windows 10 version 1809, click Start. Click Settings and from the settings page, click Apps.
On the right pane, under Apps & features, click Manage optional features.
Now click + Add a feature.
Wait for the list of features to be populated. Scroll down until you see RSAT features. Now select any of the RSAT feature that you wish to install. In this case, I am selecting RSAT: Group Policy Management Tools feature. Click Install.
Click the back icon and wait until the feature is installed. Now you should find Group Policy Management Tools under Start > Windows Administrative Tools.
Method 2 – Using DISM to Install RSAT Tools on Windows 10 version 1809
In addition to installing via the graphical Settings app, you can also install specific RSAT tools via command line or automation using DISM /Add-Capability.
On Windows 10 computer, launch the command prompt as administrator. Run the below command.
DISM.exe /Online /Get-Capabilities
This command lists all the capabilities and shows whether the capability is present or not present. In this case, I will be installing the RSAT group policy management tools. Therefore right click and copy the capability identity.
Now in the same command prompt, run the below command to install RSAT Group policy management tools.
DISM.exe /Online /add-capability /CapabilityName:Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0
The tools are installed and you will see the message that the operation is completed successfully.
Uninstall RSAT Feature on Windows 10
In the above steps you understood how to install RSAT feature. To uninstall the RSAT feature, go to Manage optional features. Select the RSAT feature that’s currently installed on Windows 10. Click Uninstall and this will uninstall the selected RSAT feature.
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In the previous versions of Windows, you always had to download and install the Remote Server Administration Tools aka RSAT from Microsoft’s page. Many people complained about the fact that every time you would upgrade to a later build, it would wipe out the tools and you would have to reinstall them. With more recent builds of Windows 10, the remote server administration tools are now part of the build as a Feature and can by accessed by enabling the Feature on Demand. Let’s take a look and install RSAT for Windows 10 Version 1809, 1903 and later using the GUI method as well as using the Powershell method.
Although I much prefer the Powershell method, we’ll start off with the GUI method.
- Open Settings -> Apps -> Optional Features
- Select the tools you want to install and click install
Install RSAT for Windows 10 Version 1809, 1903 and Later in Powershell
- Open Powershell as Administrator
- Type: Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online
Take note of the name and status
- To install the feature, you can either pipe the command to Add-WindowsCapability -or-
- Add-WindowsCapability -Name Name-of-Feature -Online
In this example, I’m installing the RSAT: Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Services Tools
- The items should now be in the Start Menu -> Windows Administrative Tools
I’d love to hear your feedback and I hope you can now add RSAT easily using the Features on Demand. As always be sure to check out our Youbtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/theSysadminChannel or if you want more Server Administration content, check out our Server Administration Category. There is a lot of useful information on both links.
Long time back in year 2015, we shared you following guide to install Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) tools in Windows 10:
Install Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) In Windows 10
In Windows 10 version prior to V1809, you can use above linked guide to install RSAT tools. However with Windows 10 V1809 or later, Microsoft removed the capability to install RSAT as add-on. Instead, the Redmond software-giant designated the RSAT tools as optional features in V1809 or later. So in this nutshell, now RSAT tools are features on demand – if you need them do install them.
In this article, we’ll see how you can install RSAT tools on your Windows 10 Version 1809 or later.
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How To Install RSAT Tools On Windows 10 V1809 Or Later
Method 1 – Using Settings App
1. Right click Start Button or press + X keys and select Settings.
2. In the Settings app, navigate to Apps & features > Optional features.
3. Under Apps & features, in corresponding right pane, click on Optional features.
4. Inside Options features, click on Add a feature button.
5. This will open Add an optional feature window, and you’ve to search for ‘rsat’ here. The result will include all RSAT tools, so you can manually select the features you want and hit Install button.
In the few moments, you selected RSAT features will be installed.
Check illustration of above mentioned steps in this video:
Method 2 – Using Windows PowerShell
1. Open administrative Windows PowerShell.
2. In the PowerShell window, type following cmdlet to confirm if RSAT tools is not installed on your system:
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online
3. This will populate the list of RSAT features and against State, if you see NotPresent, this means the feature is not yet installed on your system. Another benefit of this list is that it mentions RSAT feature name which you can use with Add-WindowsCapacity cmdlet.
4. To install a RSAT feature selectively, you’ve can use this general cmdlet:
Add-WindowsCapability –online –Name "<RSAT Feature Name>"
You need to substitute correct RSAT feature name, for example Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name "Rsat.WSUS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0". You will need to stay connected to web to get the feature downloaded and installed.
UPDATE: If you’re on Windows 10 20H2 and above steps didn’t worked, try this suggestion (in comments below).
That’s it!