Convert Windows Server to Workstation (Offline)

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  1. cyberthug

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  2. Malchior45

    Malchior45 MDL Novice

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    Fantastic work.

    Two questions, if I might:

    Why not 22?

    May I ask you for the code (I don't like using unattend) to make D: the %USERS% drive?

    Thank you!
     
  3. freddie-o

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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    I can't remember what edition I referred to which default value was "38"
    Although LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 EnterpriseG's default value is "2"
    When I did a google search I found out so many opinions on what value to use
    I might have to look more into it




    I don't understand? What unattend? I posted a batch script for offline servicing
     
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  4. Ace2

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    Anyone know how to run OptionalFeatures.exe on Server ? instead of ServerManager.exe
     
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    #105 StrifeLeonhart, Feb 25, 2025
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    Hi freddie-o,

    I want to thank you for this amazing guide, its so simple to understand.

    I would like to ask you, is there some command i can add to remove the password requirement when you first install windows server?
    From the search i did its got to do with netplwiz?

    And other one is to disable password complexity, If you have a commands i can add would be nice.
     
  6. freddie-o

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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    How to enable Windows hello on Surface pro 6
     
  8. Shortyportuguese

    Shortyportuguese MDL Addicted

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    Nice guide, but I tend to ask, what is the benefits of transforming Windows server in Workstation, while Microsoft provide one edition of Windows to Workstations??
     
  9. freddie-o

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    #110 freddie-o, Apr 14, 2025
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    For those who use/need/choose Windows Server for it's features, functionalities, capabilities... at the same time make it run like a Client OS
     
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  10. adric

    adric MDL Expert

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    Anyone using Workstation on HW power models that only support Smart Standby (S0) and if so, do you have Sleep as an option in the Shutdown flyout?
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    I don't see it anymore running Server WS 2022 on newer HW missing S3. Does Server WS 2025 support Modern Standby?

    powercfg /a
    Standby (S3)
    The system firmware does not support this standby state.
    This standby state is disabled when S0 low power idle is supported.