sirocco Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hi I've converted Windows Server 2003 as a Workstation thanks to the guide but there are many software I can't install because it's a SERVER version. :crazy: I don't know how software detect that windows is a server version but I think there must be something to change in the registry to tell windows that it isn't a SERVER anymore. :blink: Does anyone know how I can do that ? :D Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowstick Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Yes, install XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted April 22, 2003 Veteran Share Posted April 22, 2003 Yes, install XP. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Yes, install XP. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeons Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 ntswitch, do a google search edit: this will just make it (for all purposes) windows xp, it even has the xp splash screen, so I'd just install xp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobsgrg Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 even if u use ntswitch some applications still recognise it as not XP, specifically microsoft applications in my experience but apps from other companies may also be affected. Unless u have a reason for using the server stick to xp, sure its fun to have a play but at the end of the day its best to stick with XP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clonk Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Indeed. Yes enough of this stupid Windows Server 2003 as a Workstation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkyoshi Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 IF you did use NTSwitch it's known to have slight problems as some of the server programs may cause glitches such as memory leaks, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paixao Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Use XP, using 2k3 as a workstation is insane. It was make to be a server! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Veteran Posted April 23, 2003 Veteran Share Posted April 23, 2003 IF you did use NTSwitch it's known to have slight problems as some of the server programs may cause glitches such as memory leaks, etc... but if you used ntswitch, you would be smart to disable/not use the server apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theh0g Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Ok yer all smart and l33t, we know. But was he asking you to give him all your wisdom and brag how smart you are? Grow up kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeing 787 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 what apps won't install ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadishTM Veteran Posted April 23, 2003 Veteran Share Posted April 23, 2003 People just don't get it do they?, it's a SERVER OS ! :crazy: :| - it's not meant to run workstation-type apps, if you want that luxury > install XP .... Radish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Ok yer all smart and l33t, we know. But was he asking you to give him all your wisdom and brag how smart you are? Grow up kids. Uh, yes, he was? That's why he posted a question, not a statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpanda Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 xP roxoR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red8Rain Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 install win2k instead of XP. Long live Win2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilotX Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 NT Switch will allow you to install certain desktop apps but most will have problems ( like Norton System Works, Antivirus doesnt work ) I do agree, stick with XP or 2k, You ain't missing anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xplatinum Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 2K is the best Win OS imho. Cuz i don't need all the fancy crap that XP has. XP is just an eye candy OS based on 2K. People using XP and that are proud of it should be ashamed of themselves. I mean, you all brag about your 1337 m4d skills but you are using the most "user friendly" OS ever created... you guys crack me up. Thats the problem with "free" software today... kids trying to understand an OS they shouldn't even come close to touching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeing 787 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Windows XP and 2003 are more the same then different. 2003 has a lot of improvements and tweaks which won't be seen on the Desktop until Longhorn. M$ could easily make a workstation edition if they wanted to by removing the server add ons. They made 2003 from Windows XP, it's really just Windows XP server edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirocco Posted April 23, 2003 Author Share Posted April 23, 2003 I tried ntswitch and :laugh: .. I can't do anything now Each time I log in I have a "windows product activation" error .. it can't check the license ... but I nerver activated it :wacko: so I can't use windows 2003 anymore ..fortunately that my linux always works :happy: This is stupid, .. not beeing able to install workstation soft on a server OS , but 2 versions of the same product is great .. more $$$ :devil: I just wanted to try windows 2003 .... I have tried it 4 days (in comparison windows millenium only stayed several hours, so it isn't a so bad OS :woot: ) .. I will wait for the next workstation OS I go back to win2000 :yes: (WinXP :x ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detri Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Windows XP is only bad for people who can't figure out how to use Services.msc & Regedit. (Although you can edit some Services in 2k, it's not as tweakable...) And what the heck, you get them awesome visual styles without using WinblowBlinds & ObjectBar. $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 umm maybe, install a workstation OS? lol remember server is for server not a workstation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted April 25, 2003 Veteran Share Posted April 25, 2003 2K is the best Win OS imho. Cuz i don't need all the fancy crap that XP has. XP is just an eye candy OS based on 2K. People using XP and that are proud of it should be ashamed of themselves. I mean, you all brag about your 1337 m4d skills but you are using the most "user friendly" OS ever created... you guys crack me up.Thats the problem with "free" software today... kids trying to understand an OS they shouldn't even come close to touching. ha yeah sure :hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0sit0 Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 just wait for WXPSP2 I'm sure that if you are using server you will go to SP2, cuz you just want to stay on the top ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveoc64 Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 XP rules it has tons of feature 2000 doesnt. And Windows 2003 Server is Windows XP Server. They were both being made along side each other and had the same codename. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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