Unable to Install Exchange 2007 Admin Tools

By Joseph Piggee Sr.

When attempting to install Exchange 2007 Admin tools on Windows 7 a common error is encountered, that points to Admin Tools.

Error msg:

The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
if($RoleInstallWindowsComponents){# Install any Windows Roles or Features required for the Management Tools role Install-WindowsComponent -shortNameForRole "AdminTools" -ADToolsNeeded $RoleADToolsNeeded}" was run: "The system cannot find the file specified".

1. Open Control Panel, and then select Programs.
2. Click Turn Windows features on or off.
3. Select Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1.
4. Navigate to Internet Information Services > Web Management Tools > IIS 6 Management Compatibility.
5. Select the check box for IIS 6 Management Console, and then click OK.
6. Restart you PC
7. Install Exchange admin tools