Why would Microsoft remove the good ol’ command-line telnet client from the default Windows Vista installation?!? Well, they did…but here’s how to get it back:
1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel
2. Select Programs and Features
3. From the menu of the left, select Turn Windows Features On or Off
4. Scroll down, and then check the “Telnet client” box
5. Click OK
Restoring the Vista Telnet Client
June 25th, 2007 at 3:00 am
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January 3, 2008
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Don’t install the MS telnet client. Telnet, by its very nature is insecure, sending passwords across the internet in clear text!
A good substitute for Windows telnet client is AbsoluteTelnet from Celestial Software. Not only does it support telnet as the MS client does, but it also supports SSH, which is a better security choice. It has a tabbed interface, advanced security, and is translated into seven languages!