How to make windows server 2022 datacenter have GUI

Shomida 5 Reputation points
2023-03-07T14:31:46.0533333+00:00

Hi, i install the windowd server 2022 datacenter but it doesnt have GUI, i already search online that its not possible to change it. So you have to clean install it. may i know the step on how to clean install? I cannot access to any internet or application. Thankyou

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  1. Thameur-BOURBITA 32,511 Reputation points
    2023-03-07T14:42:27.58+00:00

    Hi @Shomida

    You can follow this link to reinstall you server with GUI mode

    How to Install Windows Server 2022 Step by Step

    Don't forget to check widows server with desktop experience and format the disk:

    Select the edition of Windows server 2022 you want to install

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  2. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2023-03-07T14:47:16.88+00:00

    You'll need to clean install again it but choose one of the Desktop Experience options. Conversion of core->GUI-core is no longer possible to do.

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  3. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2023-03-07T19:05:49.74+00:00

    Hi, i only able to access the powershell. Do you know a way to reinstall using powershell? My screen look like this. I can't access any application at all. Thank you

    PowerShell is not the correct method. You'll need to boot from the installation media, choosing one of the Desktop Experience options, delete / recreate partition, follow the prompts to complete the install.

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  4. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2023-03-07T19:15:50.62+00:00

    It's the same steps you used to install the core version. You may need to change the boot order in cmos setup to boot from the Server 2022 installation media. The server manual or motherboard manual will have instructions for this step.

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