List available RSAT features:
No. RSAT tools run independently. However, tools like Hyper-V Manager require the Hyper-V platform to be enabled locally if you intend to manage the local Hyper-V host. Summary | Method | Best for | |--------|-----------| | Settings (GUI) | Individual users who need a few specific tools | | PowerShell | IT pros, bulk installation, scripting | | DISM | Deployment images or offline environments | rsat download windows 11
Add-WindowsCapability -Name "Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0" -Online To see what’s available and installed: List available RSAT features: No
DISM /Online /Get-Capabilities | findstr "RSAT" Install a specific capability, for example: Summary | Method | Best for | |--------|-----------|
Yes, but you would need a local source (like a Windows 11 ISO or network share) and use DISM with the /Source parameter. For most users, an internet connection is far simpler.
To install all RSAT tools at once:
: On Windows 11, don’t search for “RSAT download”. Just go to Optional Features or run a PowerShell command. The tools are already baked into your OS — you just need to turn them on. Last updated: 2025 (aligned with Windows 11 22H2 and 24H2 behavior)