# Installing SNMP Agent on Windows System

SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, is a crucial component for network management, allowing OpManager to effectively monitor and manage network devices. An SNMP Agent is a very small file that is installed on a network device. The agent collects and sends its operational data to an SNMP manager, for easy network monitoring and management. This help document will guide you through the process of installing OpManager's SNMP Agent on a Windows system.

(Adapted from Windows help)

- [Installing SNMP Agent on Windows XP/2000/2003](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/install-snmp-windows.html#insXP)
- [Installing SNMP Agent on Windows NT](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/install-snmp-windows.html#insNT)
- [Enabling SNMP in Windows](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/install-snmp-windows.html#enableSNMP)

### Prerequisites:

The following information is needed before installing the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) service on your computer:

- Community names in your network.
- Trap destinations for each community.
- IP addresses and computer names for SNMP management hosts.

## Installing SNMP Agent on Windows XP/2000/2003

To install SNMP on Windows XP, 2000, and 2003, follow the steps given below:

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

- Click **Start**, point to **Settings**, click **Control Panel**, double-click **Add or Remove Programs**, and then click **Add/Remove Windows Components**.
- In Components, click **Management and Monitoring Tools** (but do not select or clear its check box), and then click **Details**.
- Select the **Simple Network Management Protocol** check box, and click **OK**.
- Click **Next**.
- Insert the respective CD or specify the complete path of the location at which the files stored.
- SNMP starts automatically after installation.

This completes the installation process. This also implements the Host Resources MIB automatically. To configure SNMP agents respond to SNMP requests, refer to Configuring SNMP agents.

## Installing SNMP Agent on Windows NT

To install SNMP in Windows NT, follow the steps given below:

- Right-click the **Network Neighborhood** icon on the Desktop.
- Click **Properties**.
- Click **Services**.
- Click **Add**. The Select Network Service dialog box appears.
- In the Network Service list, click **SNMP Service**, and then click **OK**.
- Insert the respective CD or specify the complete path of the location at which the files stored and click **Continue**.
- After the necessary files are copied to your computer, the Microsoft SNMP Properties dialog box appears.

This completes the installation process. This also implements the Host Resources MIB automatically. To configure SNMP agents respond to SNMP requests, refer to [Configuring SNMP agents](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/configuring-snmp-agents.html).

## Enabling SNMP in Windows

Follow the below steps to enable SNMP in Windows:

![SNMP agent installation on windows system: Enabling snmp in windows](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/SNMP-1.png)

1. Go to **Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features on or off.**  
2. Choose **'Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)'** from the list.  
3. Click **OK.**  
4. Restart the SNMP Service.

### Alternately, if you can’t find the SNMP service by following the above instructions;

- Go to the **Start menu**
- Click on **Settings -> Apps -> Apps and features**
- Click on **Optional features**
- Look for **Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)** and install it.

### Windows 2012 Server - Install the SNMP service

- Open **Server Manager**
- Click on the short cut on the taskbar, or from the Start Menu, and open Control Panel
- Click on **Administrative Tools**
- Click on **Server Manager**, and in the top right corner select **Manage**
- Click on Add Roles and Features, and click Next
- Keep clicking **Next** to finish installing SNMP service in Windows 2012 server.

In Features,

- Check the box for **SNMP Service**
- Click **Add Features**
- Click **Next**, and click **Install**
- When installation is complete hit **Close.**