Installing Message Queuing services (MSMQ) on Windows Server 2008

To install MSMQ on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2:

  1. Launch Server Manager and right-click on the Features node.
  2. Select Add Features.
  3. Expand Message Queuing > Message Queuing Services and select Message Queuing Server.
  4. Continue running the wizard adding any other roles required by MSMQ (if applicable).
  5. Click Install to start installation.
  6. The setup may require a system restart. Click OK to complete the installation.