Admin Tools for Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to install admin tools on your Windows 10 device? Look no further! In this article, we'll walk you through the process of installing ADUC offline and using RSAT components.

Installing ADUC Offline

To start, you need to mount the FoD iso image to a virtual drive. For example, you can mount it to drive F:. Once mounted, run the installation from local media using the command:

`Dism.exe /online /add-capability /source:F: /capabilityname:~~~~0.0.1.0 Install AD Users and Computers MMC Snap-in on Windows 11`

The FoD DVD media is available for download from your Volume License Servicing Center (VLSC) or on Microsoft's website.

Installing RSAT in a Disconnected Environment

If you want to install RSAT components in an environment without internet access, you'll need to download the Feature on Demand (FoD) ISO image for your Windows 10 release. To do this, run the command:

`DISM /online /add-capability /capabilityname:~~~~0.0.1.0 Install RSAT Active Directory feature`

Verifying Installation

To verify if the RSAT Active Directory feature is installed, open a command prompt as an administrator and run the command:

`Dism.exe /online /get-capabilityinfo /capabilityname:~~~~0.0.1.0`

This will display information about the installed capabilities, including the RSAT: Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Services Tools.

Installing the Active Directory Console

You can install the Active Directory console on Windows 10 via the command prompt (Dism tool) or with PowerShell. To do this, simply run the installation command:

`DISM /online /add-capability /capabilityname:~~~~0.0.1.0 Install AD Users and Computers Snap-in`

Alternatively, you can use PowerShell to install the console:

`Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT.ActiveDirectory* | Add-WindowsCapability -Online`

In conclusion, installing admin tools on Windows 10 is a straightforward process that requires a few simple commands. By following these steps, you'll be able to access the ADUC and RSAT components on your device.

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