To read the DFS namespaces or DFS replication groups in an Active Directory domain the DFS Management Tools must be installed.


Installation (Windows Server)

To install the DFS Management Tools on Windows Server install the Windows Server feature 


Remote Server Administration Tools > File Services Tools > DFS Management Tools



Installation (Windows Server PowerShell)

To install the DFS Management Tools on Windows Server using Windows PowerShell execute the following command.


Install-WindowsFeature "RSAT-DFS-Mgmt-Con"



Installation (Windows 10/Windows 11)

To install the DFS Management Tools on Windows 10 or Windows 11 goto


Settings > Apps > Option Features > Add a feature > RSAT: File Services Tools