New Windows Server - One Or Two Problems.

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Hello

I got Windows Server 2008 R2 as part of the Dreamspark program and trying to make it into a normal PC.

So far I done that but just have a few problems.

In dxdiag my graphics card has 1Gb dedicated plus 756Mb shared. I only got 2 Gb of RAM and don't want it being used by the graphics card as 1 Gb is plenty.

What services do I not need as I'm not running a server?

When I click the icons in the task bar they used to light up a little and then the program would load. It works fine in Admin account but not in a limited account the icons do not light up.
E.g. click Firefox and the Firefox icon on the task bar lights up orange and then dims to normal colour.

Last thing.
Would an extra 2Gb to my RAM(total 4Gb) be much of a upgrade for Win Server?
I currently got 2Gb DDR3 1066Mhz.

Thanks.
 
Hi,

What is the "dreamspark program"? And why are you trying to make your server a workstation?

Actually what kind of Operating System are you using???

Anyway, to disable SHARED memory, you must navigate in your BIOS to disable this.

You can add 2 GB, but remember that if you have a 32Bits OS, the limit will be 3.5 GB! You can install 60GB but the OS will use only 3.5GB. If you want to get rid of this, move to a 64Bits OS.

Let me know.
 
ICTCity said:
Hi,

What is the "dreamspark program"? And why are you trying to make your server a workstation?

Actually what kind of Operating System are you using???

Anyway, to disable SHARED memory, you must navigate in your BIOS to disable this.

You can add 2 GB, but remember that if you have a 32Bits OS, the limit will be 3.5 GB! You can install 60GB but the OS will use only 3.5GB. If you want to get rid of this, move to a 64Bits OS.

Let me know.
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Its a free service for students where they can get free software such as Windows server.

I'm using Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 64Bit.

I have disabled the onboard card in the BIOS already...

I'm trying to use the Windows server as a workstation as I got it for free and do not want to buy Win7.
 
You don't have to disable the onboard card, you have to disable the SHARED memory. I don't think there's an option in the control center of your GPU, usually it is in some BIOS settings.

So, to turn your server into a workstation, you need to follow this steps:

http://www.win2008r2workstation.com/

Actually, those steps simply modify some settings regarding security (less restrictive) and theme.

Let me know
 
Cant find the settings...

I got Win XP SP3 installed on the PC also and that tells me nothing about shared memory - DXdiag tells me 1 GB.
So I think its just Windows server.
I found something called Hypermemory for ATI. I think it might be that.



The taskbar also does not light up.
Here E.g : http://s3.postimage.org/4wp5u31d9/Untitled.jpg

Thats admin account.
See how the FF lights up orange when I click it to open?

How come my limited account does not do it?
 
So, have you enabled the DESKTOP EXPERIENCE ROLE?

Anyway, it's strange that admin can see those effects but other users not...
 
ICTCity said:
So, I can't understand why only the admin can see the "orange icon".

Can you find any other differences?
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Its not just a orange icon.
For example if I click on IE its blue. Just thought you should know that.

I also notice that admin account has fade effects on its menu.
When I right click for example the menu fades in quickly.
In limited account it just shows up.
 
I noticed more now

In admin account when moving a window or a program the program moves with mouse.
In limited when moving a window or program only a gray out line moves until you let go of left click then the program re shows in the spot where you left it.


I also have noticed this here : http://s2.postimage.org/ermpwvf1/Untitled.jpg
Admin is the blue one.
 
Ok, from the "limited" account run this:

(start > run)

systempropertiesadvanced (you will have to provide password)
In performance section, click settings
Check everything you need and click OK.
 
Did that.

The icon would still not light up but when moving a window that fixed up.
Also the blue box thingo would also not work.

Problem is when I log out it and back in it returns back to normal :(

I also don't get Aero peek.

Very strange.
 
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