Windows Server 2008 Frequently asked questions and workarounds

1. How do I install Windows Server 2008?

Can take two ways: one is the hard disk installation, the second is the CD-ROM installation. Either way, it is recommended that you follow the installation sequence from the low version to the higher version, namely: Windows xp--windows vista--windows Server 2008. Otherwise it would be quite a hassle. The specific installation method, similar to the installation of Vista, this blog has detailed introduction.

2. Install to the last step prompt to enter a password, how can I lose n times have to pass?

Input error. Windows Server 2008 requires a more complex password method, which is absolutely not possible if you simply enter 12345678 or ABCDEFGH. The correct input should be: more than 8 characters including English-letter letters of the password, such as: Windows2008, absolutely a smooth pass.

3. I use the serial number on the Internet how to be excited not to live AH?

I analyzed, Microsoft A burst of keys to put out a limited number of activations, and each key activation times there is an upper limit, the current online serial number (key) has been used by a large number of first-time, reached the maximum number of activations limit, so it is not accepted by Microsoft to live. However, Microsoft this time for Windows Server 2008 trial period greatly relaxed (60 days), and so on when the activation deadline is near, under the administrator, run the slmgr.vbs-rearm command reset activation period [can be reset three times], you can continue to use to 240 days. In fact, not until the final deadline, the perfect crack will come into being.

4. How do I turn off UAC?
Control Panel → user account → turn user Account control on or off → Disable the use of User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer.

5, how to cancel the boot press Ctrl+alt+del login?
Control Panel → Administrative tools → local security policy → local policies → security options → interactive login: No need to press ctrl+alt+del→ to enable.

6. How do I cancel the shutdown reason selections that appear when I shut down the computer?
Start → run gpedit.msc→ Computer configuration → administrative Templates → system → show "Shutdown Event Tracker" → disabled.

7. How to implement automatic login?
Start → run → Enter the "rundll32 Netplwiz.dll,usersrundll" command to open the Account window, first select the account you want to automatically login, to select the "to use this computer, the user must enter the user name password" check box, enter the password of the account (if you want to turn off UAC).

8. How do I cancel the default share for each boot?
Import the following into the registry and restart it (if you want to turn UAC off).
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[Hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\lanmanserver\parameters]
"AutoShareServer" =dword:00000000

9. How do I cancel the IE Enhanced Security configuration?
Server Manager → security info → Configure IE esc→ pop-up windows in which both the administrator and the user are selected to disable.

10. How do I enable Vista themes?
1) Server Manager → features summary → add features → select Install Desktop experience.
2) Start the Themes service and set the startup type to Automatic.
3) Right-click on the desktop → personalization → themes → Select the appropriate vista theme.

11. How do I enable devices such as cameras, cameras, or scanners?
Start the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) service, and set the startup type to Automatic.

12. How do I turn on hardware acceleration for my video card ?
Desktop Right → personalization → display settings → advanced settings → troubleshooting → more on this setting → hardware acceleration → full. Then run DxDiag, open the Display tab, and you'll see that the DirectX feature is all enabled.

13. How do the machines in the LAN implement the mutual visits after the ICF is started?
Control Panel →windows firewall → unblock all incoming connections, and in exceptions, select File and Printer sharing.

14. Why is it not possible to make LAN visits?
Start with the following:
Local connection → Right-click properties → cancel Internet Protocol version 6 to shorten the authentication time.
Check that the workgroup name is the same for each machine.
Check that the machine IP is in the same network segment, such as 192.168.1.X.
Set the network and sharing center → network connections → custom → location type to private, reducing protection.
Network and sharing center → sharing and discovery → network discovery enabled, file sharing enabled, password protected sharing off.

15. How do I set up Internet Explorer proxy?
Open Internet Options for ie toolbar → connect → dial-up and virtual private network settings Select your dial-up connection → settings, on the Settings page, select Use a proxy server for this connection, and then in the Address field, fill in the Proxy server address and port, and click OK.

16. The computer icon disappears on the desktop, how do I recover it?
Desktop Right → personalization → change desktop icon (left).

17. How to quickly copy file, folder path?
Press Shift and right-click the file, folder , or shortcut where you want to copy the path, and in the pop-up menu, copy the path (a) and click to copy the file and folder path.

18. What are the shortcut keys for file reverse selection?
Alt+e pop-up menu, press I.

19. How do I change the size of the icons on my desktop?
CTRL + mouse wheel or right-click on the desktop → view → classic icons.

20. How do I view system license information?
Run SLMGR.VBS-DLV.

21st. How do I handle some applications that don't work?
Attempt to change data Execution protection settings, Control Panel → system → advanced system settings → advanced → performance → settings → data Execution protection → enable DEP for all programs and services except for the following selected programs, and add the application.

22. How do I change the default location for user documents?
Start menu → documents → right-click properties → location tab, change to Custom path.

23. How do I turn off the hibernate feature?
Desktop Right → personalization → screen saver → change power settings → Change the computer's sleep time → make the computer go to sleep state is set to never.

24. How do I delete a hibernation file completely?
System disk Right → properties → general → disk Cleanup → select hibernate file cleaner → OK.

25. The Start Menu power button is set to "off" by default, how do I change to "hibernate"?
Control Panel → Power options → selected "preferred plan" → change plan settings → Change advanced power settings, in the Popup settings window find "power button and lid" → "Start" menu power button → settings → hibernate, ok.

26. How do I switch programs using 3D mode?
In the case of the aero appearance, using the win (Windows key) +tab can switch the program using 3D mode, the win (Windows key) +ctrl+tab can make the program 3D window temporarily stay on the desktop.

27. How do I clear the history of recently opened documents when I exit the system?
Start → run gpedit.msc→ User configuration → administrative Templates → start menu and Taskbar → Clear history of recent open documents when exiting the system, set to Enabled.

28. Install the sound card and other drivers, why the sound card and other hardware or disabled status?
Start the Windows Audio service, and set the startup type to Automatic.

29. Wireless network driver does not work

server management → functions → install function → Check the ' Wireless LAN service ', install the wireless network driver after installation, restart the machine if necessary.

Windows Server 2008 Frequently asked questions and workarounds