Using Windows Server 2012 as desktop OS ?

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  1. pisthai

    pisthai Imperfect Human

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    @nexus76 use ESET Endpoint Antivirus/ Smart security 5.0.2214.7 for sever 2012 , work for me
     
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    Anyone know where to download MSC2012_Setup_Universal? Links are dead everywhere.

    Anyone who denies that Server 2012 is faster and more responsive than Windows 8 either has not compared them or is flat out delusional. And as far as things not working, please show me one.
     
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    I am using server 2012 as desktop os and work very well.
    About superfetch, not possible enable and I don't miss it at all.
    I like the possibility to chose only the components needed, without useless trash.
    If need have also the roles of server, some that can be useful in a home network.
    I use for desktop OS, media server with plex, file server and can use RDP with 2 users in same time without need terminal services.
     
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    plus 1 works really well on server 2k12
     
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    SEP does work great with Windows Server 2012. I would however install the x64 version.

    The Toshiba bluetooth dongle and bluetooth stack work fine under Windows Server 2012 adding that capability.
     
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    #31 patolino, Aug 21, 2013
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    You can install Avira anti virus(the free one or the paid one) on windows server 2012 with the "Microsoft Application Verifier". Theres a video on youtube explaining it step by step, i cant link it here because i don't have the 20 posts requirement for posting links but i lurk around this forums for a very long time.
    about the youtube video: just search on google this 4 words "youtube avira antivirus windows server 2012" and is the first result, the uploader of the video is named "win2008workstation")

    Windows server is a fantastic OS, i have an windows server 2012 on my main gaming rig while i use windows 8 on my laptop for browsing/music/movies.
     
  10. testplayer

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    The biggest problem is NO BLUETOOTH for server OS! That's really a big pain in the ass.
    Yep, I know, you may be able to find some 3rd party driver to support bluetooth, but for newer hardware like Intel AC-7260 with bluetooth, it just doesn't work.