Click . Windows will automatically install the necessary files. Click Close once the installation finishes. Method B: Using Command Prompt (Fastest)
Don't worry—the force is still with you. Windows 10 includes the Telnet client, but it is disabled by default. Here is how to enable it and run the command.
Under , click the radio button for Raw or Telnet . Ensure the Port box says 23 . Click Open at the bottom of the window to start the show.
Type the following command exactly as shown and press : telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl Use code with caution.
If you are using IPv6, the server might behave differently. Try forcing IPv4 if your network supports it. Use the alternative SSH method outlined below. Alternative Method: Use PuTTY or SSH how to run telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl on windows 10
This is likely due to high latency (lag) in your internet connection to the server, which is based in Europe.
You can enable the Telnet client through the graphical interface or via a quick command. Method 1: Using Windows Features (GUI) Windows Key + R appwiz.cpl In the window that opens, click "Turn Windows features on or off" on the left sidebar. Scroll down the list until you find Telnet Client Check the box next to Telnet Client . Windows will take a moment to install the feature. Method 2: Using PowerShell (Fastest) Right-click the button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) Copy and paste the following command, then hit dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:TelnetClient Watching the Movie
By default, Windows 10 doesn't come with Telnet installed. Additionally, the Telnet client is not enabled by default, which means you can't simply type "telnet" in the Command Prompt or PowerShell to access the client. However, don't worry; we'll show you how to enable Telnet and run the Towel animation.
Once Telnet is enabled, follow these steps: Method B: Using Command Prompt (Fastest) Don't worry—the
The command prompt window will go blank for a second as it connects to the server. Shortly after, the classic "Star Wars" intro text will begin scrolling up your screen, rendered entirely in text characters.
"Telnet is not recognized as an internal or external command"
If you do not want to change your Windows optional features, you can use a free third-party SSH/Telnet client called PuTTY. Download and open . In the Host Name field, type: towel.blinkenlights.nl Change the Connection type radio button to Telnet . Ensure the Port automatically changes to 23 . Click Open . Controls and Exiting
Unfortunately, Telnet has no native resume function. Close Command Prompt, reopen it, and rerun the command. You will have to start from the beginning. Under , click the radio button for Raw or Telnet
Once the client is enabled, you are ready to launch the animation. Press to open the Run dialog box.
Sometimes the feature installation requires a reboot.
Scroll down the alphabetical list until you find . Check the box next to Telnet Client .
Enable the Windows Telnet Client: