RSAT Windows 10 & 11 Install Guide (PowerShell & Settings)

If you’re working with Windows servers, Active Directory, or Group Policy, one of the first things you’ll need is to install RSAT on Windows 10 (or Windows 11). RSAT — Remote Server Administration Tools — lets you manage AD, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy straight from your workstation instead of remoting into a server for every small job.

I still remember the first time I had to reset an AD password without RSAT installed. I ended up remoting into a domain controller for what should’ve been a five-second fix. That’s when I realized: you should always have RSAT on your admin machine.

This guide walks you through step-by-step how to set up RSAT using either PowerShell or the Settings panel, plus what to do if RSAT doesn’t show up or you hit errors during installation.

1. What is RSAT?

RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) is basically a toolkit Microsoft gives admins so they can manage servers remotely. Instead of logging into a server every time, RSAT lets you:

• Manage Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)
• Edit Group Policy Objects
• Configure DNS and DHCP
• Use Server Manager right on your workstation

If you manage a domain, RSAT is a lifesaver.

Note: RSAT only works on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. If you’re on Windows 10 Home, sorry — it’s not supported. You’ll need to upgrade first.

1.1 RSAT on older Windows 10 (before 1809) systems

Before Windows 10 version 1809, RSAT wasn’t included in the OS. You had to manually download the installer from Microsoft’s site and install it like any other program.

In 2025, this only matters if you’re stuck running a legacy build (please don’t be). If you are, grab the RSAT installer from Microsoft’s official download center.

2. RSAT on Windows 10 (1809 & Later) and Windows 11 including 21H2 & 22H2

Starting with Windows 10 version 1809, RSAT became a Feature on Demand (FoD). That means:

• You no longer download a separate installer.
• RSAT is included in Windows, and you just enable the tools you need via Settings or PowerShell.
• Updates for RSAT are delivered automatically through Windows Update.

This is a huge improvement, especially for admins managing multiple workstations.

Method 1: Installing RSAT using PowerShell (fastest way)

Let’s fire up Powershell and get the RSAT installation started. Please make sure you start Powershell as an administrator.

1. Go to start and type in ” Powershell.”
2. Click on “Run as Administrator.”
3. Enter your admin password/ account details. Powershell will start with admin privileges.
   
4. Copy and paste the code provided below into the Powershell’s window.
   DISM.exe /Online /add-capability/CapabilityName:Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0

DISM.exe /Online /add-capability /CapabilityName:Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0

A side note, the following command installs all the RSAT Windows 10 tools. If you are after a specific tool, I’ve mentioned specific Powershell commands for different RSAT Tools.

If everything goes well, you should see ” The operation completed successfully.” If you get some error message, let me know in the comments below or looks at some of the troubleshooting options mentioned below.

2.4 RSAT Windows 10 & 11 Powershell Commands

Below mentioned are all the tools and their respective Powershell commands to install them.

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.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.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

Pro Tip: Run these commands in bulk by pasting them into a .ps1 script if you’re setting up multiple machines.

Method 2: Installing RSAT from Settings

If you are not a Poweruser, you can install RSAT on Windows 10 & 11 from the “Add a feature” option that Microsoft has provided on all the Windows 10 1809 and later. Before this, you were required to download the latest version of the RSAT tools package from Microsoft and download.

Follow the below mentioned procedure to install RSAT from settings without using Powershell.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Click on APPS > Manage optional Features > Add a feature.
3. You should see a list of all the RSAT tools available for your Windows.
4. If you do not see any RSAT tools on the list (this does happen sometimes), you will have to install RSAT using Powershell or Command prompt.

You can also refer to the official Microsoft’s official documentation on RSAT : Microsoft RSAT Docs

Uninstalling RSAT Tools

Need to clean up? Uninstalling RSAT is easy:

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Installed Features.
2. Find the RSAT tool you want to remove.
3. Click Uninstall.

Or, use PowerShell:

Remove-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0

RSAT on Windows 11

If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11, the process is identical.

• RSAT is still a Feature on Demand.
• You install it via PowerShell or Settings.
• The same commands above work without modification.

Troubleshooting RSAT installation on Windows 10 & Windows 11

Now, let’s look at some of the most common errors that you might run into while proceeding with the installation.

Error Code 0x800f081f

This error code 0x800f081f particularly means that your system does not have.Net Framework installed on the computer. Go ahead and install the.Net Framework and try again, remember to restart the computer before you try again.

Error Code 0x800f0954 – WSUS conflict

If your computer has WSUS installed, when you try to install RSAT, it will try to contact the WSUS to download the required files. In this case, the WSUS will have no idea about the RSAT installation files and gives you Error 0x800f0954.

To fix this issue, do the following.

1. Start run and type in “gpedit.msc” and hit enter.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System. 
3. Now scroll and look for, ” Specify settings for optional component installation…….” and open it by double-clicking on it.
4. You can see everything is disabled. Click on “enable” and don’t forget to check the option that says “Download repair content and optional features directly from Windows Update instead of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
   
   

   

   
   
   
5. Click apply, open the command prompt as an administrator.
6. Type in ” gpupdate /force,” wait for it to complete.
7. Run the same DISM command and see if you still get Error 0x800f0954.
8. If you are still getting the error message, run another gpupdate and restart the computer and try again.

Error Code 0x80244022

The error 0x80244022 usually appears on client machines. All the client machines use WSUS to get all the recent updates. So while trying to install RSAT on these machines, one might run into this type of error.

To get rid of error code: 0x80244022 we will disable WSUS, restart the windows update services and then install RSAT packages.

1. Start run and type in ” regedit.exe.” Make sure you run it as an admin as you will need to make changes to the registry files.
2. Navigate to HKLM/Software/Policies/Microsoft/Windows/WindowsUpdate/AU/
3. Find the key “UseWUServer,” double click and change the value to 0.
4. Close the regedit.
5. Go to start and search for “services.” Now find “Windows Update.”
6. Right click on it and restart.
7. Start Command prompt and type in “gpupdate /force” and hit enter.
8. Try installing RSAT again, and the error code 0x80244022 should now be resolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wrap Up

RSAT is one of the first things I set up whenever I build a new admin workstation. Installing it on Windows 10 (1809 and later) or Windows 11 is straightforward once you know where to look.

If the Settings panel doesn’t cooperate, PowerShell is your best friend — fast, reliable, and scriptable.

RSAT is an essential toolkit for anyone managing Active Directory, Group Policy, or Windows servers.
Whether you install RSAT on Windows 10 or Windows 11 using PowerShell or the Settings panel,
having it on your admin machine saves time and headaches.

Bookmark this guide — I keep it updated with new RSAT fixes, error codes, and installation methods.