Get-windowscapability -name Rsat* -online | Add-windowscapability -online -
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Add-WindowsCapability -Online
: This cmdlet searches for all available Windows "Features on Demand" that start with "rsat". The -Online parameter ensures the command queries the running operating system and its available remote sources.
The command get-windowscapability -name rsat* -online | add-windowscapability -online is the modern, automated method for installing the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) suite on Windows. Unlike older versions of Windows where RSAT had to be downloaded as a standalone .msu package, modern Windows versions include RSAT as "Features on Demand" (FODs). This command retrieves those features and installs them directly from Windows Update. Unlike older versions of Windows where RSAT had
: This command is easily integrated into deployment scripts or task sequences, making it ideal for setting up new IT workstations.
Or to capture results:
: This cmdlet takes the list of RSAT features found by the first command and installs them on the current system. Why Use This Command?
: Passes the list of found tools directly to the next command. Or to capture results: : This cmdlet takes
This subject line refers to a specific PowerShell command sequence used to install Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU to force the download from the public Microsoft Update servers. www.pdq.com +5 Alternative: Selective Installation If you don't need the entire suite (which includes 20+ tools), you can filter for only missing items to save time and bandwidth: powershell # Only installs RSAT tools that are not already present Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Where-Object $_.State -eq 'NotPresent' | Add-WindowsCapability -Online Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Would you like a list of the Unlike older versions of Windows where RSAT had
Or real-time progress: