W2022 server as Workstation

Hi folks

managed to get W2022 trial server to be really good as a workstation -- got rid of the various server nag bits like ctrl-delete to logon, change administrator name to local user, get rid of various other bits of server security.

(Works also on server 2019 too BTW)

note -- if you want themes -- add them manually -- themes created for W10 work just fine -- there's no store app yet for W2022 server. Ist 3 in the list were added manually. Lock screen only has slide show and picture as options so choose your own picture instead of the boring Ms one.



two other defects -- OPENSSH server won't install so you can't use a NAS server (non (file explorer).

VPN's won't install either -- some might but nordvpn fails.

Windows to Windows works i.e network browsing is OK if you set SMBV1 on the W2022 server via the server management.

Note also Free Macrium won't install unless it's a server edition -- the stand alone bootable iso works (create from W10 and it's OK)

here's my desktop for "W2022 -- Workstation" !!



Lock screen pic





just about to install photoshop

BTW even the old winamp works !!

The server versions if you spruce them up a bit run a load better than the standard desktops and they don't come with bloat -- Not sure if this is the purpose for which Ms intended them to be used for though.

These things are quite fun -- I think I'm beginning to like all @Edwin modifications --it gets quite addictive during all this covid lockdown.

Cheers
jimbo

jimbo45 said:

...I think I'm beginning to like all @Edwin modifications...

It's all about eye candy!

Actually, all my PC gear is like my favorite furniture..., it has to look great and be comfortable!

Edwin said:

It's all about eye candy!

Actually, all my PC gear is like my favorite furniture..., it has to look great and be comfortable!

Hi there

@Edwin

Briliant from you (again !!).

Photoshop ( CS6 - I don't need the "updated modern subscription things") working brilliantly on W2K22 Server trial !!



Running this server as a VM on KVM /QUEMU works far better than ever I had thought compared with these sorts of things running "Native".

Loads of reasons to experiment with this stuff if you can get the Windows server versions via legal downloads and spend a bit of time "Converting to Workstation" you'll be more than happy with lack of Bloat / adware and better efficency of the system in general.

I hope the Ms boys won't be paying me a "Visit" any time soon !!. or their friends in Langley Virginia, Tel-Aviv, Moscow, Teheran or London. !!

Anyway thanks for giving me things extra to do during this dreadful C-19 period --although things seem to be finally looking up. !!

The only potential mega drawback on this server is that OPENSSH-SERVER fails to install (optional features) which means it can't send files to non Windows systems like Linux NAS systems. It works though for interconnection between Windows systems (including as far back as XP !!).

Cheers
jimbo

Have you been able to get the W11 taskbar in SRV 2022?

Has anyone gotten Windows Hello to work on Win server? :/

Anyone mind walking me through the changes you made to make this happen? I frequently use Ubuntu server instead of desktop, doing the same with my windows box seems like a good idea.

jimbo45 said:

Hi folks

managed to get W2022 trial server to be really good as a workstation -- got rid of the various server nag bits like ctrl-delete to logon, change administrator name to local user, get rid of various other bits of server security.

Hi jimbo!
Joining AzAutodidact asking you kindly the steps about getting that WS2022 working as workstation, please.
Thank you --

Hi folks
Been busy over Xmas etc

Will show steps required --really simple BTW and of course using slmgr you can extend the 180 day trial 6 times !!!!

cheers
jimbo

Hi jimbo45!
It would be really appreciated -- Thank You!.

butterfly said:

Hi jimbo45!
It would be really appreciated -- Thank You!.

Hi there
As a start until I'm ready follow this guide :

Windows 2016 & Windows 2019 Workstation! – Convert Both Your Windows Server 2016 & 2019 to a Workstation Now!

Note there are some very minor differences between 2019 and 2022 on setting this up.

Cheers
jimbo