I uninstalled openssh client by mistake on Windows10 and now it is not listed in "optional features" anymore. How do I reactivate it?
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Well, I manually setup SSH. Might help someone in the future.
- Download the latest version of OpenSSH at https://www.mls-software.com/files/setupssh-7.4p1-1.exe
- Execute the downloaded package
- Uncheck “Server” in the "Choose Components" screen
- Select path to install
- Click Next till Finish
Open cmd prompt and type ssh to ensure SSH is properly installed. Ref : https://ittutorials.net/microsoft/windows-10/enable-ssh-windows-10-command-prompt/
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Today (28 August 2018) I did the same thing as OP on windows10pro 1803. After help from MS help chat, it is now resolved, with SSH Client installed.
This may be the 'nuclear option' and may have side effects for others, but it worked for me. I did a system restore to a previous date, which effectively undid my accidental uninstall of SSH Client.
- Cmd+R to open Run window,
- then type rstrui
- then I chose most recent date to restore from.
Required a restart and took about 10 minutes.
