Telnet is a remote connection protocol that has been widely used in the computer networking industry. However, in recent years, Telnet has been replaced by other more secure remote connection protocols such as SSH (Secure Shell). Nevertheless, there are still some situations where Telnet can be used, especially in local network testing and troubleshooting.

Method 1: Using the Command Prompt

To enable Telnet in Windows, the first method is to use the Command Prompt. Here are the steps:

1. Type “cmd” in the Windows search box and right-click the “Command Prompt” option then select “Run as administrator.”

2. In the Command Prompt window, type the command “dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:TelnetClient” then press Enter.

3. After running the command, the Telnet client feature will be enabled, and you can verify whether it is successful by typing “telnet” in the Command Prompt.

Method 2: Using the Control Panel

Another method to enable Telnet is through the Control Panel. Here’s how:

1. Type “Control Panel” in the Windows search box and open it.

2. Navigate to “Programs” then select “Turn Windows features on or off.”

3. In the Windows Features window, locate “Telnet Client” and enable the checkbox.

4. Click OK, and the Telnet client feature will be enabled.

Method 3: Using PowerShell

Using PowerShell is another way to enable Telnet in Windows. Follow these steps:

1. Type “PowerShell” in the Windows search box and right-click “Windows PowerShell” then select “Run as administrator.”

2. In the PowerShell window, type the command “Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName TelnetClient” then press Enter.

3. After running the command, the Telnet client feature will be enabled.