Comments on: Drivers in Windows Server 2008

By: tahuboy

tahuboy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:15:23 +0000

I have a newer HP z200 workstation. IT came with win 7.
Does anyone have info on putting server 2k8 on top of win 7?
Or is this vista solution the only one available?

By: vlad

vlad — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:49:53 +0000

and iso image?

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:04:36 +0000

I downloaded server 2008 on a partition on my laptop. I loaded it everything went well except my Network controller… and other device drivers…Do you think i could just got to the dell website and download my drivers save them via USB and download them on my server?

Arris: That’s right! Download the Vista driver with the right architecture (x86/x64) and it will work.

By: Ghar

Ghar — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:06 +0000

James – IE has specific security setting on a server installation. to disable in Server 2008, start Server Manager and under Security settings click on Configure IE ESC.

By: Dave G

Dave G — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:04:27 +0000

Hi Everyone,
I’m wondring if anyone has had any luck getting a Nvidia GTX graphics card to work with a motherboard with an “NForce Pro 2000″-series chipset. I’ve given up on getting R2 to work and am trying to see if Server 2008 (non-R2) will do the trick.

Any hints or help appreciated. The only thing I’ve gleaned after a couple of weeks of struggling is:

1) Hypervisor is alleged to interfere with Nvidia drivers in some cases

2) I get a “PCI to PCI” bridge error in Device Manager that is errored out when I have my Nvidia card installed -an NO display devices show even though the card is “working” but only as generic device

3) Seems to be related the Nforce 2200/2050 Chipset on my Tyan.

4) I hate Nvidia a little bit right now.

Main Question: Anyone have Nvidia card working on an Nforce series chipset on 2008? Care to share your magic?

Thanks,
Dave G.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:53:54 +0000

Has anyone tried to install driver for Intel WiFi Link 1000 on windows 2008. i am facing a problem trying to find a driver for this. Arris: You should be able to use the same drivers you would have used for Vista which you can download here: x86 / x64. Also don't forget to install the Wireless Networking feature which is explained here.

By: James Davies

James Davies — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:47:26 +0000

You solved my ?other divices problem very nicely. TKS
Do you have leasons on security? Every time I try downloading somethings “my security setting won’t allow” I’ve even turned them all off and still…. Silverlight for example

By: guest

guest — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:36:30 +0000

Switching back to w2k8 from w2k8 r2. To much problems with drivers by my options. I’m pretty unhappy to see how i have trouble installing not-singed dirvers and view how ” New! Hot! WHQL Certified fucking drivers crash my system very easy way.

By: Skip Spero

Skip Spero — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:02:23 +0000

Regarding why you can’t see wireless on windows 2008, ensure that you have enabled the Wireless LAN Service Feature in Server Manager.

By: windows drivers

windows drivers — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:40:42 +0000

Thanks for the guide. Can I use it on my drivers-related site?

Arris: No problem, as long as you add a reference to this original page.

By: Convert your Windows Server 2008 to a Workstation | JASMIN

Convert your Windows Server 2008 to a Workstation | JASMIN — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:45:44 +0000

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By: Jairo Miranda

Jairo Miranda — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:31:35 +0000

Nunca instalen windows 2008 server en maquinas HP pavilion 64 bits la empresa no tiene drivers, no se consigue nada. yo quede varado, la respuesta del soporte fue que la maquina no es compatible con windows 2008 server. me toco volver al sistema problematico de windows vista Arris: All drivers you used in Vista should work fine in Windows Server 2008. You can try to backup your drivers in Windows Vista using Driver Genius, reinstall the PC with Windows Server 2008 and install the drivers you backed-up.

By: Giannis Karmas

Giannis Karmas — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:13:17 +0000

Firstly I want to thank you all for posting such great tips.
I have a “usb nature” problem with my Server2008Ent x32 and hope somebody could help.
I ‘m into music industry and use an “access virus ti desktop” (http://accessmusic.de) connected with usb that works fine with 2.51 firmware driver. The problem arises when trying to upgrade to the new firmwares.
Does anyone know which are the differences of vista vs serv08 on usb driver level?
Even better can someone upload the necessary usb related vista files that will make server 08 “see” the device properly?
I’m into this problem a year now and can’t figure out a solution
Thank you in advance

Arris: Why bother when you can also update the firmware on an other (XP/Vista) PC? I’ve no idea why that doesn’t work in Windows Server 2008 in your case!

By: PRMan

PRMan — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:50:47 +0000

If you have an ASUS board with the Atheros L1e chipset that won’t install because ASUS won’t let it, download the driver from ECS’ site (P43T-A2 board).

It’s a Zip file and you can point 2008 Server at the C:\Drivers\Network\L1e\vista_64 folder and you’re all set.

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:03:41 +0000

Anyone have issues with wireless network adapters, specifically ones with the Ralink 2500 chipset? I have a Hawking HWP54GR, the vista 64 drivers installed fine and the utility runs, but the device is still unknown, any ideas?

By: Pod2k

Pod2k — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:23:41 +0000

This will make Logitech input devices driver work in win2k8.

http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/board/message?board.id=software_mice&thread.id=11017

works fine for me.

Logitech G5
Windows 2008 Enterprise Sp1

By: SandyB

SandyB — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:41:31 +0000

This is a great site – lots of good tips – thanks!!

I have Win 2008 Server 64 running on an 780G motherboard, and I couldn’t get the drivers for the IGP to load (ATI install program crashes).
But……
Just tried running the installer from command prompt & it seems to have worked!!:
Start | Command Prompt (Run as administrator)
cd C:\ATI\SUPPORT\8-9_vista64_dd_68906\Bin64 (or wherever you extracted the ATI installer)
ATISetup -install -output screen

Arris: Thanks for your compliments and the explanation of installing the ati x64 drivers!

By: John

John — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:49:43 +0000

x RazorJack: does it exist a list of Nvidia compatibility videocard supported by those XFastest drivers? I can't understand how to surf that chinese site... Arris: Maybe Google Translate can help you?

By: Chris Kapilla

Chris Kapilla — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:33:49 +0000

Wow you are a saint! Lavalys provided just the information I needed. Thanks for all the comprehensive info.

By: RazorJack

RazorJack — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:26:49 +0000

32bit

http://pic.xfastest.com/z/NVIDIA%20%C5X%B0%CA/177.85/XFastest%20177.85%20Vista32.exe

64bit

http://pic.xfastest.com/z/NVIDIA%20%C5X%B0%CA/177.85/XFastest%20177.85%20Vista64.exe