Enabling remote computers, many users still rely on the Telnet protocol. But Microsoft does not seem to have integrated any compatible client in Vista.
Even Vista has an integrated Telnet- Client, but it is deactivated by default because of stringent security guidelines set to ensure that no communication channels are opened unnecessarily. This is how you can activates it: double click on ‘Programs and functions’ in Control Panel and then click on ‘Turn Windows features on or off’ on the left margin. Click ‘Continue’ to confirm the query of the User Account Control. In the following list, search for the entry ‘Telnet- Client’ and select the preceding checkbox. Confirm the change with ‘OK’ and wait for the configuration of the systems. You can then call up the client as usual.
ATTENTION: Take care that you are actually activating the client and not the Talnet- Server by mistake. Otherwise, any external PC will be able to access your computer through the protocol. Because of the missing encryption, Telnet is a security risk on the Internet. You can use the comparatively safer alternatives such as SSH or RDP.
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