Do I need Windows Server 2008 on one home pc?

Do I really need Windows Server 2008 on one home pc?

I have no idea what *your* needs would be at home.  However, I don't see that you would be asking that question if you actually needed a Windows 2008 Server at home.  heh

Thank you for your response.  I'm not an IT person, just a retired PC user and don't know all technical aspects involved with Windows 7. I had to reinstall my Win7 Home Premium 64bit os, and was prompted to do updates. One of them was Service Pack 1 and the download included Server 2008R2. It was confusing, but I did it anyway. Now my pc has atleast 6 copies of some of my files, folders and documents. I just thought I'd ask to see if the SP1 with Server 2008R2 was the reason for this. Also, it seems like it has changed from a 64bit to a 32bit, because I'm getting mostly 32bit versions of updates.

I'm sorry if I offended you by asking this question.  I am just a home user (retired) and don't know all technical aspects involved with Windows 7.  I had to reinstall my Win7 Home Premium 64bit os, and was prompted to do updates.  One of them was Service Pack 1 and the download included Server 2008R2.  It was confusing, but I did it anyway.  Now my pc has atleast 6 copies of some of my files, folders and documents.  I just thought I'd ask to see if the SP1 with Server 2008R2 was the reason for this.  Also, it seems like it has changed from a 64bit to a 32bit, because I'm getting mostly 32bit versions of updates. I'd appreciate any help I can get.

Probably not - and there may be programs that you'll want to use that will only work on a non-Server Windows platform.

Hi,

Why would you think you need Windows Server 2008 R2 on a single

computer? Server is meant for a network environment.

Windows Server 2008 R2

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/default.aspx

Windows Server 2008 R2 Overview

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-overview.aspx

Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-trial.aspx

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If you need more help with Windows Server 2008 R2 :

Server 2008 R2 and other Windows Server versions are supported via

TechNet so best to check with the Experts there.

TechNet - Windows Server (Server 2008 R2 Forums are locked so you

will need to use the other forums for current support)

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/windowsserver

TechNet - Windows 10 IT Pro

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=Windows10ITPro&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc

TechNet - XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8/8.1 IT Pro  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro,w8itpro,windowsvistaitpro,windowsxpitpro,windowsintune

TechNet - Forums

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/categories/

TechNet - Where is the Forum For…?

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/whatforum/threads

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows and Devices for IT : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.