When you install games and software in Windows Server, some installations will say that server operating systems are not supported and abort the installation. In this tutorial we will modify the .msi file of Unreal Tournament 3 as an example, but for other games and software you can do this the same way!
Patching msi packages [...]
If you installed the 64bit edition of Windows Server 2008 it is possible to integrate virtualization of 32bit and 64bit guest operating systems into your Operating System. In order to use this you need a processor that supports hardware assisted virtualization. To check if your processor is supported check the Troubleshooting section.
Installation
To install Hyper-V in [...]
Maybe you are wondering where the Windows Search Service is in Windows Server 2008 to search your email or documents. Follow these steps and it is possible to search your email/documents again! This is of course an optional step, because it can also slow down your computer.
1. Start the Server Manager by clicking the Server [...]
Probably you are thinking at the moment: “Why the heck should I use Windows Server 2008 as my Workstations Operating System?? Vista works fine for me…”.
The answer is clear: Windows Server 2008 has almost exactly the same features as Windows Vista (SP1), but is remarkably faster and more stable! People say: “It’s Windows Vista [...]
On this page we create a list of our wishes for getting applications working in Windows Server 2008 or other preferences. If you want a feature that is not on this list, add a comment so I’ll add it.
Wish List
Wish
Solutions/discussion Topic
Satisfied
Windows Vista Games and Games Explorer
Forum Thread: Windows Vista Games in Server 2008
Games Explorer: see [...]
I get many questions about how to get all hardware working in Windows Server 2008. Basically all Vista drivers should work. I will describe three methods how to get the drivers you need and how to install them. You can use these methods too for other Windows versions than Windows Server 2008.
Method 1: Windows Update
1. [...]
If you are getting the error “You will need to install DirectX #.# to run #.” when starting a game, you probably need to install the Microsoft DirectMusic Core Services to get the game working. You can install it automatically (Thanks sYk0) or manually using this tutorial.
For example the game GTA2 needs this fix. Grand [...]
For our spare time we want to use Windows Server 2008 to play games and have fun! On this page games that work and don’t work are listed. If you have a game that is not listed on this page, please leave a comment so I can add it to the list of (non)working games. [...]
To protect your computer against viruses and hacking attempts you have to install security software. This page will list all sofware that is known to be compatible with Windows Server 2008. If you are using an application that isn’t listed here or if you are aware of an application that absolutely doesn’t work, please add [...]
Aero and SideBar enabled with NOD32 v3 AntiVirus installed.
WindowsKey + Tab to switch between windows.
It just works great!