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

    Ace2 MDL Expert

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    Anyone know how to run OptionalFeatures.exe on Server ? instead of ServerManager.exe
     
  5. StrifeLeonhart

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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

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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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?
    2025-04-19_233421.jpg

    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.
     
  11. ralf ralf

    ralf ralf MDL Senior Member

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    But how do you update Windows 11 with mixed files such as .psf/.wim?
    For example:
    SSU-26100.4484-x64.cab (This is OK!!)
    Windows11.0-KB5060829-x64.wim (But these files)
    Windows11.0-KB5060829-x64.psf (But these files)
    I can't see how your script does this in Windows 11!!!
     
  12. freddie-o

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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    Did you try adding the "msu" package
     
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  13. ralf ralf

    ralf ralf MDL Senior Member

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    No, so far we've only talked about cab files, and your script didn't show any examples of this!
    Can you make an example script?
     
  14. freddie-o

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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    In my OP I said
    You should either know how to or learn how to
     
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  15. ralf ralf

    ralf ralf MDL Senior Member

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    I only tried it with the MSU file! It doesn't work. Error message, etc.... What's the problem? With Windows 10 updates, I unzipped the MSU and there were always cab files. Everything works as you designed your script. But with Windows 11 updates, there are cab files and svf and wim files.... How can I fix this? Do you have any ideas?
     
  16. freddie-o

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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    Try W10UI
     
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