How to Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11?
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Published: 2024-06-16 10:40:26

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 **IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11** provide **backward compatibility** for scripting management tasks using IIS 6.0 scripts. These tools are handy for administrators and developers who need to manage IIS servers using **legacy scripts and command-line tools** originally designed for **IIS 6.0**. In this article, we will check out how to Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11 OS.

- Open the **Run command box** using the shortcut <kbd>Win Key + R</kbd>.
- Enter `optionalfeatures` in the run command box.

![Optional Features](https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Optional-Features-1.jpg "Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11 103")
_Optional Features_

- **Windows Features** dialog box will open now.
- Locate the **Internet Information Services(IIS) Node** and expand it.

![Expand Internet Information Services](https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Expand-Internet-Information-Services.jpg "Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11 104")
_Expand Internet Information Services_

- Expand **Web Management Tools**.

![Web Management Tools](https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Expand-Web-Management-Tools.jpg "Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11 105")
_Web Management Tools_

- Then, you can find the **IIS 6 Management Compatibility** Node. Expand it.

![IIS 6 Management Compatibility](https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IIS-6-Management-Compatibility.jpg "Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11 106")
_IIS 6 Management Compatibility_

- Now, you can find the **IIS 6 Scripting Tools. ** Click on the checkbox next to it and enable it. Finally, click **OK**.

![Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools](https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Enable-IIS-6-Scripting-Tools.jpg "Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11 107")
_Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools_

- Click **Restart** if you are prompted to restart or click **Close** accordingly. However, it is suggested that the changes be restarted right away so that they will be reflected.

![Close](https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Close.jpg "Enable IIS 6 Scripting Tools in Windows 11 110")
_Close_

- **IIS 6 Scripting Tools**  is now enabled on your Windows 11 PC.

Enabling IIS 6 Scripting Tools will automatically enable IIS 6 WMI Compatibility and IIS Metabase and IIS 6 configuration compatibility.

## IIS 6 Scripting Tools inclusions:

- **Administrative Scripts:** These command-line scripts allow administrators to manage various aspects of IIS 6.0, such as creating, configuring, and **managing websites** , applications, and **virtual directories**.
- **WMI Compatibility:** The tools ensure compatibility with **Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)** scripts that interact with IIS 6.0, enabling automated management and monitoring of IIS configurations.
- **Legacy Support:** They provide support for **legacy applications** and scripts that were created for **IIS 6.0** , ensuring they can still be used in a modern IIS environment on Windows 11.

**Tutorial Source**: [https://winsides.com/enable-iis-6-scripting-tools-in-windows-11/](https://winsides.com/enable-iis-6-scripting-tools-in-windows-11/)