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Using this manual you will be able to use Windows Server 2008 R2 as a lightning fast Workstation which allows you to use applications, develop or play games better than you ever could on a home user Operating System like Windows 7 or Windows Vista! This manual is split up in several small steps so you can quickly convert your Windows Server 2008 R2 to a fully customized Windows Server 2008 R2 Workstation. If you have questions or if you encounter any problems during the conversion you can ask your question at the Win2008workstation Forum where many experts are willing to help you.

Watch screenshots of a fully tweaked Windows Server 2008 R2 Workstation!

Table of Contents

1. Installation (Multiboot Installation), Drivers, OS Language, Computer Name and Owner Information
2. Wireless Networking
3. New User, Auto Logon and Password Restrictions
4. Disable Ctrl+Alt+Del at Logon and Shutdown Event Tracker
5. Enable Sound and Windows Startup Sound
6. Enable performance for Applications
7. Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security
8. Themes, Sidebar, Aero Cursors, Thumbnails in Windows Explorer, Boot Screen and Logon Screen
9. Missing Games Explorer and gameux.dll, xinput9_1_0.dll and MS DirectMusic Core Services, Game Controllers
10. 240 days Evaluation

More Features

11. eHome IR Transceiver and Sticky Notes
12. Enable Remote Desktop with Aero
13. Bluetooth (coming, see forum topic for now)
14. Windows 7 Games (coming, see forum topic for now)

Additional Pages

Win2008workstation.com Forum
Security Software Compatibility
Games Compatibility
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