Fix: RSAT is Not Available in Optional Features

You can add RSAT manually or use the PowerShell commands

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Updated onJuly 24, 2024

updated onJuly 24, 2024

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Optional Features is a Windows OS component for adding or removing specific functionality such as RSAT. However, people reported issues with RSAT missing in Optional Features encountering an unexpected installation hurdle. Therefore, we will discuss fixing RSAT not available in Optional Features.

What is RSAT?

RSAT stands for Remote Server Administration Tools. It is a collection of tools developed by Microsoft, and it does the following:

Why is RSAT not available in Optional features?

What do I do if RSAT is not available in optional features?

Observe the following preliminary checks before proceeding with advanced troubleshooting.

1. Install from PowerShell

You can add RSAT to the Operational features using PowerShell. Check our guide about fixingPowerShell if it’s not working or openingon Windows.

2. Turn on Windows Features

Look for features related to RSAT, such as Hyper-V or Windows Hypervisor Platform. If any relevant features are disabled, enable them by selecting the checkbox.

3. Add RSAT manually

Downloading the file will add the RSAT to the operational features. Check our detailed guide on how todownload & enable RSATon Windows 10. For more solutions, we have a detailed guide oninstalling RSAT on Windows 11that you shouldn’t miss.

In conclusion, you can read how to fixRSAT crasheson Windows 10/11. Also, check out our guide on resolvingcouldn’t Install RSATin Windows 11.

As for optional features, you need better management on which ones to add or remove so check out our guide on how tomanage optional features on your Windows 11.

If you have any questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section below.

Fix: RSAT is Not Available in Optional Features#

What is RSAT?#

Why is RSAT not available in Optional features?#

What do I do if RSAT is not available in optional features?#

1. Install from PowerShell#

2. Turn on Windows Features#

3. Add RSAT manually#