How switch from Server Core to the Desktop Experience

SF-6505 411 Reputation points
2023-03-31T20:16:48.9766667+00:00

Hi,

I have installed a Windows 2019 server core and I want to switch it to GUI mode.

It's possible to perform the switch without a rebuilding the server from scratch ?

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  1. Thameur-BOURBITA 32,506 Reputation points
    2023-03-31T20:21:43.6266667+00:00

    Hi

    Unfortunately it's not possible , you have rebuild server from scratch and select Desktop Experience to enable GUI mode

    Downloaded Windows server standard edition instead of desktop edition - Microsoft Q&A

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  1. cthivierge 4,056 Reputation points
    2023-03-31T20:20:19.74+00:00

    The option to switch from Core to GUI was removed with Windows 2016. The only way is to reinstall.

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