Windows – ‘telnet’ is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file

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I'm working on an InfoSec exercise, specifically sending emails in cmd that makes use of telnet. Unfortunately, I can't start it. I'm receiving the "'telnet' is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file." from cmd when I type telnet. Can someone please tell me on what to install and its procedures for me to access telnet command in CMD. Thanks!

Best Answer

I hope you are using Windows 7.

Telnet is disabled by default, so to enable it follow these steps:

  1. Open the Control Panel
  2. Go to Programs & Features
  3. In left bar select "Turn Windows features on or off"
  4. Find "Telnet Client" and tick it
  5. Click "OK"

Telnet should be working now.

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