IIS URL Rewrite Module not installed

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Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 setup can't continue because the local computer requires additional software to be installed.

Exchange 2016 setup (for September 2021 CU and later versions) requires IIS URL Rewrite Module 2.1 to be installed on the computer before installation can continue.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 setup can't continue because the local computer requires additional software to be installed.

Exchange 2019 setup (for September 2021 CU and later versions) requires IIS URL Rewrite Module 2.1 to be installed on the computer before installation can continue.

  1. Download and install: URL Rewrite Module version 2.1. Choose the x64 installer of any language.
  2. Select retry on the Readiness Checks page.

Note

If this update requires a reboot to complete installation, you'll need to exit the Exchange 2016 setup, reboot, and then start Setup again.

Important

If the URL Rewrite Module is uninstalled after setup, it may lead to unresponsive ECP/OWA.

Having problems?

Ask for help in the Exchange forums. Visit the forums at: Exchange Server.