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Windows Admin CenterPsTools
Free

Available at no additional cost for Windows Server users.

 Free

Free download from Microsoft Sysinternals.

Windows, Web, Self-hosted Windows, Command line
  • Manages servers from a web browser
  • Works with physical, virtual, on-premises and Azure servers
  • Manages remote machines with nothing installed on them
  • Covers processes, services, event logs, shutdown and passwords
  • Only manages Windows systems
  • Proprietary software
  • Some antivirus scanners flag the tools as remote admin threats
  • Officially supports Windows 11 and Windows Server 2019 or later
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Sysinternals EULA
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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