Telnet not work.

I want to test remote smtp server port using TELNET but the screen is
freezed after issue the command "telnet ip-address 25". How do I fix this
problem? Thank you.

telnet is no longer installed by default in Vista.

To install telnet, follow the instructions in the Help and Support center. Click Start Orb -> Help and Support -> type "Telnet: frequently asked questions" -> click on first result -> click on "How do I install Telnet".

Instructions are reproduced below:

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How do I install Telnet?


By default, Telnet is not installed with Windows, but you can install it by following the steps below.
To install Telnet Client

1. <LI class=step>Click the Start button , click Control Panel, click Programs, and then click Turn Windows features on or off. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
   <LI class=step>In the Windows Features dialog box, select the Telnet Client check box.
2. Click OK. The installation might take several minutes.

Just copy a telnet from a XP machine

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>I want to test remote smtp server port using TELNET but the screen is
> freezed after issue the command "telnet ip-address 25". How do I fix
> this
> problem? Thank you.
>
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